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" Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. "

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" A bad man is the sort who weeps every time he speaks of a good woman. "

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" It is plain to me that our prelates, in granting indulgences, do commonly blaspheme the wisdom of God. "

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" We have no words for speaking of wisdom to the stupid. He who understands the wise is wise already. "

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" Appearances are often deceiving. "

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" Now it is time to turn to an older wisdom that, while respecting material comfort and security as a basic right of all, also recognises that many of the most valuable things in life cannot be measured. "

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" I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done. "

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