To revenge reasonable incredulity by refusing evidence, is a degree of insolence with which the world is not yet acquainted and stubborn audacity is the last refuge of guilt. (Samuel Johnson)

To revenge reasonable incredulity by refusing evidence, is a degree of insolence with which the world is not yet acquainted and stubborn audacity is the last refuge of guilt.

Samuel Johnson

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