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Baldness Quote by Eric Hoffer

“Intolerance is the ''Do Not Touch'' sign on something that…” quote by Eric Hoffer — Download Open image

“Intolerance is the ''Do Not Touch'' sign on something that cannot bear touching. We do not mind having our hair ruffled, but we will not tolerate any familiarity with the toupee which covers our baldness.”

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Bald as the bare mountain tops are bald, with a baldness full of grandeur.

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