I am too much of a sceptic to deny the possibility of anything.

T.H. Huxley

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Topic

Doubt and skepticism

Author

T.H. Huxley

Medium

Letter

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1886 1880s 19th century

Occupation

Biologist Scientist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Huxley, Thomas Henry. Letter to Herbert Spencer. 22 Mar. 1886.

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Topic
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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Citation

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Topic
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Author

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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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