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I find I am much prouder of the victory I obtain over myself, when, in the very ardor of dispute, I make myself submit to my adversary__ force of reason, than I am pleased with the victory I obtain over him through his weakness.
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I find I am much prouder of the victory I obtain over myself, when, in the very ardor of dispute, I make myself submit to my adversary__ force of reason, than I am pleased with the victory I obtain over him through his weakness.
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