| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 1011 |
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unreliable: the things scientists said yesterday they contradicted today, and what they said today they would probably repudiate tomorrow. It was necessary to be very cautious before accepting any of their assertions. `Talking about science,' said Grinder, as the holy man relapsed into silence and started on another biscuit and a fresh cup of tea. `Talking about science reminds me of a conversation I 'ad with Dr Weakling the other day. You know, he believes we're all descended from monkeys.' Everyone laughed; the thing was so absurd: the idea of placing intellectual beings on a level with animals! `But just wait till you hear how nicely I flattened 'im out,' continued Grinder. `After we'd been arguin' a long time about wot 'e called everlution or some sich name, and a lot more tommy-rot that I couldn't make no 'ead or tail |
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