Nothing so obstinately stands in the way of all sorts of progress as pride of opinion. While nothing is so foolish and baseless. (Josiah Gilbert Holland)

Nothing so obstinately stands in the way of all sorts of progress as pride of opinion. While nothing is so foolish and baseless.

Josiah Gilbert Holland

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