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Quote by Samuel Butler
A blind man knows he cannot see, and is glad to be led, though it

A blind man knows he cannot see, and is glad to be led, though it be by a dog; but he that is blind in his understanding, which is the worst blindness of all, believes he sees as the best, and scorns a guide. – Samuel Butler

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The history of the world is the record of the weakness, frailty and death of public opinion. – Samuel Butler

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Samuel Butler
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The most important service rendered by the press and the magazines is that of educating people to approach printed matter with distrust. – Samuel Butler

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Understanding brings control. – Bonewitz

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