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Where an opinion is general, it is usually correct.
Where an opinion is general, it is usually correct.
Force and not opinion is the queen of the world; but it is
opinion that uses the force.
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Force and not opinion is the queen of the world; but it is
opinion that uses the force.
[Fr., La force est la reine du monde, et non pas l'opinion; mais
l'opinion est celle qui use de la force.]
With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
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With books and money placed, for show
Like nest eggs, to make clients lay,
And for his false opinion pay.
With effervescing opinions, the quickest way to let them get flat is to let them get exposed to the air.
With effervescing opinions, the quickest way to let them get flat is to let them get exposed to the air.
Facts are stubborn things.
Facts are stubborn things.
The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion.
The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion.
But in every matter the consensus of opinion among all nations is
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But in every matter the consensus of opinion among all nations is
to be regarded as the law of nature.
[Lat., Omni autem in re consensio omnium gentium lex naturae
putanda est.]
If you want people to think well of you, do not speak well of yourself.
If you want people to think well of you, do not speak well of yourself.
Sure 'tis an orthodox opinion,
That grace is founded in dominion.
Sure 'tis an orthodox opinion,
That grace is founded in dominion.
