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Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks

People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little

The critic has to educate the public; the artist has to educate the critic.

Many people think that virtue consists of severity towards others

Men argue; nature acts

There are laws to protect the freedom of the press's speech, but none that are worth anything to protect the people from the press