Chapter 4, “Multifarious Activities” (p. 71)
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“Not everyone views the government with quite the same disrespect that you do.”
“No, more’s the pity.”
— Fred Hoyle
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“No, more’s the pity.”" in the context of "Chapter 4, “Multifarious Activities” (p. 71)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Fred Hoyle" (Quotes, The Black Cloud (1957): All quotes from the mass market paperback edition, published by Signet (catalogue number Q6605) in June 1959 (seventh printing) )
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About Fred Hoyle
Sir Fred Hoyle, FRS (June 24, 1915 – August 20, 2001) was a British astronomer and science fiction author.
About Fred Hoyle
Sir Fred Hoyle, FRS (June 24, 1915 – August 20, 2001) was a British astronomer and science fiction author.
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