The Old Men at the Zoo (TV Series)
Godmanchester's Plan (1983)
Stuart Wilson: Simon Carter
Quotes
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Simon Carter : Look, why don't we just forget the whole idea of zoos. Now, people are attracted to animals because they are free.
Emile Englander : Liberal cant, Carter! People are interested in animals because they eat one another. The idea that nature has any claims to nobility is a romantic fiction. I'm surprised to hear you espouse it.
Simon Carter : You are a godless man, Englander!
Emile Englander : Religion also has its uses. Combined with nature, it can be used to control the more unruly elements in our society.
Simon Carter : Which reminds me. The police were looking for you.
Emile Englander : Indeed!