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Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.
There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.
Custom adapts itself to expediency
Custom adapts itself to expediency
Ancient custom has the force of law.
Ancient custom has the force of law.
We do everything by custom, even believe by it; our very axioms, let us boast of free-thinking as we may, read more
We do everything by custom, even believe by it; our very axioms, let us boast of free-thinking as we may, are oftenest simply such beliefs as we have never heard questioned.
Custom meets us at the cradle and leaves us only at the tomb.
Custom meets us at the cradle and leaves us only at the tomb.
The old ways are the safest and surest ways.
The old ways are the safest and surest ways.
The custom and fashion of today will be the awkwardness and outrage of tomorrow--so arbitrary are these transient laws.
The custom and fashion of today will be the awkwardness and outrage of tomorrow--so arbitrary are these transient laws.
The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
