When in doubt, always act on the assumption that people are more honorable than you have any solid reason for supposing they are. - Aldous Huxley

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When in doubt, always act on the assumption that people are more honorable than you have any solid reason for supposing they are.

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About Aldous Huxley

Aldous Leonard Huxley (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was a British author known for his novel Brave New World. He was the grandson of Thomas Henry Huxley and younger brother of Julian Huxley.

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Birth Name: Aldous Leonard Huxley Arnold
Alternative Names: Aldous Leonard Huxley

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