I feel that if I only convince people that the other side is a reasonable position to take, even if they themselves don't take it, then I've been a success. (Aaron Swartz)

I feel that if I only convince people that the other side is a reasonable position to take, even if they themselves don't take it, then I've been a success.

Aaron Swartz

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