Chapter 2, “Baker Street” (p. 28)
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“Is that your professional opinion?”
“Yes.”
“Which as usual,” said Seawoll, “is as about as useful as a chocolate teapot.”
— Ben Aaronovitch
What It Means
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“Yes.”
“Which as usual,” said Seawoll, “is as about as useful as a chocolate teapot.”" in the context of "Chapter 2, “Baker Street” (p. 28)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ben Aaronovitch" (Quotes, Whispers Under Ground (2012): All page numbers are from the American mass market first edition, , 1st printing )
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About Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Dylan Aaronovitch (born February 1964) is an English author and screenwriter.
About Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Dylan Aaronovitch (born February 1964) is an English author and screenwriter.
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