Nothing is so contemptible as habitual contempt. It is impossible to remain long under its control without being dwarfed by its influence. (Elias Lyman Magoon)

Nothing is so contemptible as habitual contempt. It is impossible to remain long under its control without being dwarfed by its influence.

Elias Lyman Magoon

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