人間についてはずっとわかっていた。形跡から考えて、人間の知恵は愚かさとともに歩んでいると確信する。感情が知性を支配しているとしか思えない。人間は好戦的な生き物に違いない。周りのあらゆるものに、自分たち自身にさえ戦闘を仕掛ける。 - ピエール・ブール (1912 - 94): 『猿の惑星』
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I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand in hand with his idiocy. His emotion must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself. - Pierre Boulle (1912 - 94): Planet of the Apes
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