Beneath the Planet of the Apes - Debate on Urgency and Danger in Leadership
Dr. Zaius:
Well, General, I still think you're being hasty.
General Ursus:
No, Doctor. Decisive. Now we invade or we starve. It's as simple as that.
Dr. Zaius:
And as dangerous.
General Ursus:
What is more dangerous than famine, Doctor?
Dr. Zaius:
The unknown.
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Planet of the Apes - Monogamy Discussed in Unlikely Context
Dr. Zaius:
I see you've brought the female of your species. I didn't realize that man could be monogamous.
George:
On this planet, it's easy.
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Planet of the Apes - Equality Among Apes: A Philosophical Debate
Dr. Zaius:
Tell me, why are all apes created equal?
George:
Some apes, it seems, are more equal than others.
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Planet of the Apes - Conflict Between Faith and Science
Taylor:
There's your Minister of Science; honor bound to expand the frontiers of knowledge.
Dr. Zira:
Taylor please!
Taylor:
Except that he's also Chief Defender of the Faith!
Dr. Zaius:
There is no contradiction between faith and science... true science.
Taylor:
Are you willing to put that statement to the test?
Cornelius:
Taylor I would much rather...
Taylor:
Take it easy, you saved me from this fanatic, maybe I can return the favor!
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Planet of the Apes - Warning Against Discovery and Its Consequences
Dr. Zaius:
Don't look for it, Taylor. You may not like what you find.
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Planet of the Apes - The Consequences of Human Destruction
Dr. Zaius: [''to Taylor'']
The Forbidden Zone was once a paradise. Your breed made a desert of it, ages ago.
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Planet of the Apes - The Duality of Human Nature
Dr. Zaius: [''to Taylor'']
You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself.
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Planet of the Apes - The Thirteenth Scroll and Its Significance
Dr. Zaius: [''to humans'']
Have you forgotten your scripture, the thirteenth scroll? "And Proteus brought the upright beast into the garden and chained him to a tree and the children did make sport of him.
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Planet of the Apes - Accusation of a Menacing Presence
Dr. Zaius: [''to humans'']
You are a menace. A walking pestilence.
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Planet of the Apes - Caution Against Risking Reputation in Discovery
Dr. Zaius:
Ah, yes - the young ape with a shovel. I hear you're planning another archeological expedition. Cornelius, a friendly word of warning: as you dig for artifacts, be sure you don't bury your reputation.
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Planet of the Apes - Caution Against Misguided Behavioral Studies
Dr. Zaius:
Dr. Zira, I must caution you. Experimental brain surgery on these creatures is one thing, and I'm all in favor of it. But your behavior studies are another matter. To suggest that we can learn anything about the simian nature from a study of man is sheer nonsense. Why, man is a nuisance. He eats up his food supply in the forest, then migrates to our green belts and ravages our crops. The sooner he is exterminated, the better. It's a question of simian survival.
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Planet of the Apes - Limitations of Human Understanding
Dr. Zaius:
Man has no understanding. He can be taught a few simple tricks. Nothing more.
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