Quotes of Ernest Renan

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As a rule, all heroism is due to a lack of reflection, and thus it is necessary to maintain a mass of imbeciles. If they once understand themselves the ruling men will be lost.

- Ernest Renan

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“ In meetings philosophy might work, on the field practicality works. ”

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