What is the question now placed before society with the glib assurance the most astounding? That question is this-Is man an ape or an angel? My lord, I am on the side of the angels. (Benjamin Disraeli)

What is the question now placed before society with the glib assurance the most astounding? That question is this-Is man an ape or an angel? My lord, I am on the side of the angels.

Benjamin Disraeli

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