We have within us, from the start, that which will distinguish us from the vulgar herd.
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Jean Henri Fabre Quote
“Without feeling abashed by my ignorance, I confess that I am absolutely unable to say. In the absence of an appearance of learning, my answer has at least one merit, that of perfect sincerity.”
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