A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Speak what you think now... The Cornhill Magazine - Página 318editado por - 1906Visualização integral - Acerca deste livro
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