The Phantom Tollbooth

Why did Azaz and the Mathemagician banish Rhyme and Reason?

(A) Because they tried to take over the kingdom (B) Because they stole from the numbers (C) Because they said letters and numbers were equally important (D) Because they were demons in disguise

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(C) Because they said letters and numbers were equally important

'Words and numbers are of equal value, for, in the cloak of knowledge, one is warp and the other woof. It is no more important to count the sands than it is to name the stars. Therefore, let both kingdoms live in peace.'

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