"'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman" (1965)
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Where did he get jelly beans?
That's another good question. More than likely it will never be answered to your complete satisfaction. But then, how many questions ever are?
— Harlan Ellison
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That's another good question. More than likely it will never be answered to your complete satisfaction. But then, how many questions ever are?" in the context of ""'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman" (1965)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Harlan Ellison
Harlan Jay Ellison (27 May 1934 – 28 June 2018) was an American author (mostly of speculative fiction) and media critic.
About Harlan Ellison
Harlan Jay Ellison (27 May 1934 – 28 June 2018) was an American author (mostly of speculative fiction) and media critic.
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