Appendix, Scepticism of the Instrument
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The forceps of our minds are clumsy forceps, and crush the truth a little in taking hold of it.
— H. G. Wells
What It Means
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About H. G. Wells
Herbert George Wells (September 21 1866 – August 13 1946) was a British writer most famous for his science fiction novels such as The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man and The Time Machine; also for Kipps, The History of Mr. Polly and other social satires.
About H. G. Wells
Herbert George Wells (September 21 1866 – August 13 1946) was a British writer most famous for his science fiction novels such as The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man and The Time Machine; also for Kipps, The History of Mr. Polly and other social satires.
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