“No surprise. Idiots make it into every company. They tend to interview well.”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
“A man can make lunch, Mr. Pine. It is not biologically impossible.”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
“One would think the ignorant would die off sooner,” Elizabeth continued. “But Darwin overlooked the fact that the ignorant rarely forget to eat.”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
“Religion is based on faith", Wakely said.
"But you realize", Mad said carefully, as if not to embarrass him further, "that faith isn't based on religion. Right?”
― Lessons in Chemistry
"But you realize", Mad said carefully, as if not to embarrass him further, "that faith isn't based on religion. Right?”
― Lessons in Chemistry
“John—my brother—was a homosexual,” Elizabeth said. “Oh,” he said, as if now he understood. “I’m sorry.” She propped herself up on one elbow and peered at him in the darkness. “What is that supposed to mean?” she shot back. “Well, but—how did you know? Surely he didn’t tell you he was.” “I’m a scientist, Calvin, remember? I knew. Anyway, there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality; it’s completely normal—a basic fact of human biology. I have no idea why people don’t know this. Does no one read Margaret Mead anymore? The point is, I knew John was a homosexual, and he knew I knew. We talked about it. He didn’t choose it; it was simply part of who he was. The best part was,” she said wistfully, “he knew about me, too.” “Knew you were—” “A scientist!” Elizabeth snapped.”
― Lessons in Chemistry
― Lessons in Chemistry
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