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A quotation from Josh Billings
Whare thare iz one man obstinate bekauze he iz wize, thare iz 4,695,853 obstinate bekauze they are ignorant.
[Where there is one man obstinate because he is wise, there are 4,685,853 obstinate because they are ignorant.]Josh Billings (1818-1885) American humorist, aphorist [pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw]
Josh Billings’ Farmer’s Allminax, 1874-12 (1874 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/billings-josh/83874/
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The uncompromising attitude is more indicative of an inner uncertainty than of deep conviction. The implacable stand is directed more against the doubt within than the assailant without.
Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
Passionate State of Mind, Aphorism 63 (1955)Sourcing, notes: wist.info/hoffer-eric/11433/
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A quotation from Maugham, W. Somerset:
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The Vicar of Blackstable would have nothing to do with the scheme which Philip laid before him. He had a great idea that one should stick to whatever one had begun. Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.
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https://wist.info/maugham-william-somerset/37249/#quote #quotes #quotation #changeofmind #consistency #determination #inflexibility #sticktoit #stubbornness #weakness