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My dear, descended from the apes! Let us hope it is not true, but

My dear, descended from the apes! Let us hope it is not true, but if it is, let us pray it will not become generally known. – Bishop of Worcester, wife

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Science consistently produces a new crop of miraculous truths and dazzling devices every year. – Kary Mullis

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