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To generalize is to be an idiot. To particularize is the alone dis

To generalize is to be an idiot. To particularize is the alone distinction of merit. General knowledge are those knowledge that idiots possess. – William Blake

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When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head! – William Blake

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