Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

The fact is he made a prodigious blunder in commencing the attack, and now his only chance is to be silent and let people forget the exposure. I do not believe that in the whole history of science there is a case of any man of reputation getting himself into such a contemptible position.

The fact is he made a prodigious blunder in commencing the a

Summary

This quote highlights the extent of the mistake made by an individual in launching an attack, and suggests that their best course of action would be to remain silent and hope that the incident is soon forgotten. The quote further implies that in the field of science, there is no recorded instance where a person of significant standing has found themselves in such a weak and pitiful position as a result of their actions.

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By Thomas Henry Huxley

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