It is pure illusion to think that an opinion that passes down from century to century, from generation to generation, may not be entirely false.
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There is no less invention in aptly applying a thought found in a book, than in being the first author of the thought.Pierre Bayle
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Properly speaking, history is nothing but the crimes and misfortunes of the human race.
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It is thus tolerance that is the source of peace, and intolerance that is the source of disorder and squabbling.
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The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not assurance of its truth.
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