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A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity. ↗

— Robert Frost

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Nothing seems to me more doubtful than Aristotle's remark that it is probable the arts and philosophy have several times been discovered and several times lost. ↗

— Julien Benda

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All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity. ↗

— Sallust

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All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity. ↗

— Sallust

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In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. ↗

— Earl Warren

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For the last half of my life I have had the doubtful benefit of a brother whose literary reputation is much greater than my own. ↗

— Laurence Housman

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In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred. ↗

— Marcus Tullius Cicero

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I was a little doubtful about the propriety of going to the Mammoth Cave without a gentleman escort, but if two ladies travel alone they must have the courage of men. ↗

— Maria Mitchell

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And we've become very doubtful of our information sources, because they're all controlled by these huge multilateral corporations. ↗

— Brian De Palma

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Beware prejudices. They are like rats, and men's minds are like traps; prejudices get in easily, but it is doubtful if they ever get out. ↗

— Lord Jeffrey

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