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Quote by George Eliot
Certainly, the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when

Certainly, the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when we have our own way might fairly raise some wonder that were so fond of it. – George Eliot

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Strange, that some of us, with quick alternate vision, see beyond our infatuations, and even while we rave on the heights, behold the wide plain where our persistent self pauses and awaits us. – George Eliot

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Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. – George Eliot

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A small mind is obstinate. A great mind can lead and be led. – Alexander Cannon

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Obstinacy is the sister of constancy, at least in vigor and stability. – Michel de Montaigne

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Stubborness we deprecate,
Firmness we condone,
The former is our neighbors trait,
The latter is our own. – John Wooden

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…there is a difference between being convinced and being stubborn. I – Maya Angelou

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Nonetheless, do I have respect for people who believe in the hereafter? Of course I do. I might add, perhaps even a touch of envy too, because of the solace. – Studs Terkel

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