An idea must not be condemned for being a little shy and incoherent all new ideas are shy when introduced first among our old ones. We should have patience and see whether the incoherency is likely to wear off or to wear on, in which latter case the. (Samuel Butler (novelist))

An idea must not be condemned for being a little shy and incoherent all new ideas are shy when introduced first among our old ones. We should have patience and see whether the incoherency is likely to wear off or to wear on, in which latter case the.

Samuel Butler (novelist)

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