“You are an educated man,” Quan said. “A university graduate?” “Shanghai Jiao Tong University.” His back straightened as he said it. “Then answer this question from another university graduate. Of all there is to know in the universe, how much do you know?” “I am not sure.” “Then guess. Do you know 30 percent of all there is to know? Ten percent? Five?” “Of all there is to know? Less than one percent.” “Yes. Much less than one percent. Now I ask you another question. Think carefully before you answer. In that greater than 99 percent of all there is in the universe but which you know nothing
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