Chapter 1, “The State of Things” (p. 13)
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All people are the same, pretty well irrespective of color, creed, or the way they happen to grunt out their language.
— Fred Hoyle
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Source: Wikiquote: "Fred Hoyle" (Quotes, Encounter with the Future (1965): All quotes from the hardcover first edition, published by Trident Press )
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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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