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Doe Quotes by Henry Adams
- The proof that a philosopher does not know what he is talking about is apt to sadden his followers before it reacts on himself.
- Average human nature is very coarse, and its ideals must necessarily be average. The world never loved perfect poise. What the world does love is…
- The chief wonder of education is that it does not ruin everybody concerned in it, teachers and taught.
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