Do not trust people. They are capable of greatness.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that people can be both impressive and untrustworthy. While people are capable of amazing things, we should be cautious about blindly trusting them. This means we need to carefully consider people's actions and not assume they will always do the right thing, even if they seem great.
About Stanislaw Lem
Stanislaw Herman Lemwas a Polish writer of Jewish descent. He was the author of many novels, short stories, and essays on various subjects, including philosophy, futurology, and literary criticism.
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