"The obstinacy of cleverness and reason is nothing to the obstinacy of folly and inanity."

Folly, Cleverness, Nothing, Obstinacy

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"The obstinacy of cleverness and reason is nothing to the obstinacy of folly and inanity."

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"Everyone confesses that exertion which brings out all the powers of body and mind is the best thing for us; but most people do all they can to get rid of it, and as a general rule nobody does much more than circumstances drive them to do."

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"All places where women are excluded tend downward to barbarism; but the moment she is introduced, there come in with her courtesy, cleanliness, sobriety, and order."

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"Perhaps it is impossible for a person who does no good to do no harm."

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