Schiller began to laugh. In the past, his laughter had always carried a chill, but this time, it was low and filled with genuine joy.
"Fortunately, over the years I came to know this professor, I learned some of his behavioral patterns."
"He had almost no conventional sense of morality or honor. When he wanted to do something, whether society considered it shocking or outrageous was never part of his considerations."
"But there was one thing, and only one thing, that could make him feel ashamed: having his academic standards questioned."
"I knew that once Angela announced she was going to show everyone the paper I had written, Schiller would immediately stop her. This professor could not afford that kind of humiliation."
"When he stopped her, he would not even consider whether it might get him into trouble. He would only want to prevent that terrible thing from happening as quickly as possible. So, he confessed."
"You did indeed deceive Pride and succeed in this test. What do you think was the biggest reason you passed?"
Schiller asked again, then quickly added, "What do you think was the most crucial point you took advantage of?"
"The difference in status between Professor Schiller and me." Bruce answered without hesitation. "I am the student, and he is the teacher."
"For a student, not studying, making mistakes, and having all kinds of minor flaws in a paper are things the public can forgive. I'm only an undergraduate. It is perfectly normal for me not to be able to write a good paper."
"To the public, a frivolous, uneducated playboy producing a paper above average standards is already a pleasant surprise."
"Even if I simply finished the paper step by step, people would think I showed signs of a Prodigal Son turning over a