Those who obstinately oppose the most widely held opinions more often
do so because of pride than lack of intelligence. They find the best places in
the right set already taken, and they do not want back seats.
-- Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld
do so because of pride than lack of intelligence. They find the best places in
the right set already taken, and they do not want back seats.
-- Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld
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