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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - December 8, 2013
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001), "Last Chance to See"  
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The thing I hate about an argument is that it always interrupts a discussion.
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G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)  
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I'm not sure I want popular opinion on my side -- I've noticed those with the most opinions often have the fewest facts.
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Bethania McKenstry  
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I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave.
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E. M. Forster (1879 - 1970), as a small child  
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