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Mankind are apt to be strongly prejudiced in favor of whatever is countenanced by antiquity, enforced by authority, and
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"Mankind are apt to be strongly prejudiced in favor of whatever is countenanced by antiquity, enforced by authority, and recommended by custom"

- Robert Hall
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England Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Hall between May 2, 1764 and February 21, 1831. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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