The more unpopular an opinion is, the more necessary is it that the holder should be somewhat punctilious in his observance of conventionalities generally, and that, if possible, he should get the reputation of being well-to-do in the world.


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Samuel Butler Quotes

The more unpopular an opinion is, the more necessary is it that the holder should be somewhat punctilious in his observance of conventionalities...

The more unpopular an opinion is, the more necessary is it that the holder should be somewhat punctilious in his observance of conventionalities...

The more unpopular an opinion is, the more necessary is it that the holder should be somewhat punctilious in his observance of conventionalities...

The more unpopular an opinion is, the more necessary is it that the holder should be somewhat punctilious in his observance of conventionalities...