A Quote by George D. Prentice
Prejudice is the twin of illiberality.
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When one twin is in need or hurt, the other twin definitely knows it. It really helps us being a successful tag team.
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Our contempt for others proves nothing but the illiberality and narrowness of our own views.
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One ought not to hoard culture. It should be adapted and infused into society as a leaven. Liberality of culture does not mean illiberality of its benefits.
