Maurice Evans Quotes

Dr. Zaius Don't look for it, Taylor. You may not like what you find.

Dr. Zaius The Forbidden Zone was once a paradise. Your breed made a desert of it, ages ago.

Dr. Zaius Tell me, why are all apes created equal?

George Some apes, it seems, are more equal than others.

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.

Dr. Zaius Man has no understanding. He can be taught a few simple tricks. Nothing more.

Dr. Zaius You are a menace. A walking pestilence.

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.

Dr. Zaius 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.

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.

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!

Dr. Zaius 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.

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.