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It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy g
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"It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions"

- John Ciardi

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Ciardi between June 24, 1916 and March 30, 1986. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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