Consciousness as a curse. Intelligence as a curse. Our underground man sees only too clearly that reason doesn't motivate men. The irrational, the desire to exert one's independence by harming oneself, are built in to the human condition. Two x two = four . . . but so what? If men want it to be five, and behave accordingly, it's their prerogative. Simple man, even the stupid man, is happier.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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