He regarded himself as inhabiting a jungle in which behind masks of civilised behavior and conventional… — John Brunner
He regarded himself as inhabiting a jungle in which behind masks of civilised behavior and conventional politeness everybody, doctor or not, was out for what he could get. No means of enhancing his reputation, status and income escaped him.
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