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“I suppose the process of acceptance will pass through the usual four stages: (i) this is worthless nonsense; (ii) this is an interesting, but perverse, point of view; (iii) this is true, but quite unimportant; (iv) I always said so.”

Quote by John B. S. Haldane

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John B. S. Haldane

John B. S. Haldane was an outstanding biologist known for his contributions to genetics, evolutionary theory, and biochemistry. His research had a profound impact on the development of modern biology. more

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