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“The saying that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing is, to my mind, a very dangerous adage. If knowledge is real and genuine, I do not believe that it is other than a very valuable posession, however infinitesimal its quantity may be. Indeed, if a little knowledge is dangerous, where is a man who has so much as to be out of danger?”

Quote by Thomas Huxley

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Thomas Huxley, a British biologist, was a staunch supporter of Darwin's theory of evolution. Renowned for his research in comparative anatomy, embryology, paleontology, and philosophy, Huxley made significant contributions to the field of biology. He had a profound influence on science, not only through his support of Darwin's theory of evolution but also through his role as a science popularizer and advocate for science education. more

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