Aristotle maintained that women have fewer teeth than men; although he was twice married, it never occurred to him to verify this statement by examining his wives' mouths.

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It is because modern education is so seldom inspired by a great hope that it...

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Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.

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The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.

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