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" The fact disclosed by a survey of the past that majorities have been wrong must not blind us to the complementary fact that majorities have usually not been entirely wrong. "

Herbert Spencer

Survey

Past

Fact

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Bold

Everywhere

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Prejudiced

Prejudice

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Confusion

Knowledge

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