The courage of one’s opinions is always a form of calculating cowardice in the eyes of the other side.
MARCEL PROUST
MARCEL PROUST
Marcel Proust on courage
Marcel Proust79 quotes“The courage of one’s opinions is always a form of calculating cowardice in the eyes of the other side.”
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