Force and not opinion is the queen of the world; but it is
opinion that uses the force.
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Force and not opinion is the queen of the world; but it is
opinion that uses the force.
[Fr., La force est la reine du monde, et non pas l'opinion; mais
l'opinion est celle qui use de la force.]

Intolerant only of intolerance.

Intolerant only of intolerance.

Facts are cheels that winna ding,
An' downs be disputed.

Facts are cheels that winna ding,
An' downs be disputed.

We should never let ourselves be burnt for our opinions; we are not that sure of them. But perhaps for read more

We should never let ourselves be burnt for our opinions; we are not that sure of them. But perhaps for this -- that we may have and change our opinions.

One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.

One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.

But in every matter the consensus of opinion among all nations is
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But in every matter the consensus of opinion among all nations is
to be regarded as the law of nature.
[Lat., Omni autem in re consensio omnium gentium lex naturae
putanda est.]

With effervescing opinions, the quickest way to let them get flat is to let them get exposed to the air.

With effervescing opinions, the quickest way to let them get flat is to let them get exposed to the air.

Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love truth.

Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love truth.

If you want people to think well of you, do not speak well of yourself.

If you want people to think well of you, do not speak well of yourself.