They are periods when the wisdom of the wise is confounded and the prudence of the prudent turned into a laughing-stock.... (Sri Aurobindo)

They are periods when the wisdom of the wise is confounded and the prudence of the prudent turned into a laughing-stock....

Sri Aurobindo

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