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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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“Although the modern image of the imperial city is dominated by the ruins of the Coliseum and the Forum, the economic life of ancient Rome centered on side streets filled with apartments, shops, and horrea.”
― A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World
― A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World
“Do you know what we call opinion in the absence of evidence? We call it prejudice.”
― State of Fear
― State of Fear
“I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.”
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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
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