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In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.

Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.

Of course there are always exceptions, but opinions are not to be feared.

In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.

No errors of opinion can possibly be dangerous in a country where opinion is left free to grapple with them.

In adversity remember to keep an even mind.

Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.

Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy.

Much that we call evil is really good in disguises; and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood, nor overlook the mercies often bound up in them.

Adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is most beneficial to us.