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Just as every conviction begins as a whim so does every emancipato

Just as every conviction begins as a whim so does every emancipator serve his apprenticeship as a crank. A fanatic is a great leader who is just entering the room. – Heywood Broun

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Except that right side up is best, there is not much to learn about holding a baby. There are one hundred and fifty-two distinctly different ways –and all are right! At least all will do. – Heywood Broun

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