He in whom the love of repose predominates will accept the f... - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"He in whom the love of repose predominates will accept the first creed, the first philosophy, the first political party he meets — most likely his father's. He gets rest, commodity, and reputation; but he shuts the door of truth."

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