From these beginnings, as it were, have issued bitterness, contentious obstinancy, lack of amenity, hasty judgement, anger, and an intense desire for revenge-to say nothing of headstrong will; that which many damn, by word at least, was my delight. (Gerolamo Cardano)

From these beginnings, as it were, have issued bitterness, contentious obstinancy, lack of amenity, hasty judgement, anger, and an intense desire for revenge-to say nothing of headstrong will; that which many damn, by word at least, was my delight.

Gerolamo Cardano

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