All the great sages are as despotic as generals, and as ignorant and as indelicate as generals, because they feel secure of impunity. (Anton Chekhov)

All the great sages are as despotic as generals, and as ignorant and as indelicate as generals, because they feel secure of impunity.

Anton Chekhov

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