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    He who does not bellow out the truth when he knows the truth makes himself the accomplice of liars and forgers.

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We run fastest and farthest when we run from ourselves.

We run fastest and farthest when we run from ourselves.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
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Though they seem at opposite poles, fanatics of all kinds are actually crowded together at one end. It is the read more

Though they seem at opposite poles, fanatics of all kinds are actually crowded together at one end. It is the fanatic and the moderate who are poles apart and never meet.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
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When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?

When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?

by John Ball Found in: Society Quotes,
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...anyone who writes about "Darwin's theory of evolution" in the singular, without segregating the theories of gradual evolution, common descent, read more

...anyone who writes about "Darwin's theory of evolution" in the singular, without segregating the theories of gradual evolution, common descent, speciation, and the mechanism of natural selection, will be quite unable to discuss the subject competently.

by Ernst Mayr Found in: Society Quotes,
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What one generation sees as a luxury, the next sees as a necessity.

What one generation sees as a luxury, the next sees as a necessity.

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Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all other philosophers are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I read more

Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all other philosophers are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I should add that he also usually proves that he is one himself.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Society Quotes,
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Never assume the obvious is true.

Never assume the obvious is true.

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If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.

If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.

by George Herbert Found in: Society Quotes,
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American society will never completely understand the true meaning of equality.

American society will never completely understand the true meaning of equality.

by Bryant H. Mcgill Found in: Society Quotes,
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