We should never let ourselves be burnt for our opinions; we are not that sure of them. But perhaps for read more

We should never let ourselves be burnt for our opinions; we are not that sure of them. But perhaps for this -- that we may have and change our opinions.

Dogmation is puppyism come to its full growth.

Dogmation is puppyism come to its full growth.

One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.

One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.

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.]

We hardly find any persons of good sense save those who agree
with us.

We hardly find any persons of good sense save those who agree
with us.

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.

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.

Every man has a right to his opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.

Every man has a right to his opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.

You've no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself--and how little I deserve it.

You've no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself--and how little I deserve it.