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One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won.
One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won.
Approximate author period: c. 2015 AD · contemporary
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- Bryant H. McGill
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- Approximate author period: c. 2015 AD · contemporary
Approximate 21st-century author period: the author's Simple Reminders book page and dated author blog document the book in 2015. An activity anchor, not a date for every attributed quotation. Source: https://bryanthmcgills.blogspot.com/ (accessed 2026-10-08).
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