They decided that unpaid leave could only be granted through the decision of a council that consisted almost entirely of scientists who couldn't understand my reasons for wanting to go so. They said no, no unpaid. So I immediately resigned.
-- George Woodcock
   
George Woodcock   Name:
George Woodcock
Type:
Writer
Nationality:
Canadian
Birth:
May 8, 1912
Death:
January 28, 1995
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