I aroused Judith's contempt by asking what good all this was likely to do to mankind? There is no question that annoys your true scientist more. (Agatha Christie)

I aroused Judith's contempt by asking what good all this was likely to do to mankind? There is no question that annoys your true scientist more.

Agatha Christie

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