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Quote by William Blake
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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The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in their way. – William Blake

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