Samuel Butler: He who would propagate an opinion must begin by making sure of his ground and holding it firmly. There is as little use

He who would propagate an opinion must begin by making sure of his ground and ho — Samuel Butler

He who would propagate an opinion must begin by making sure of his ground and holding it firmly. There is as little use in trying to breed from weak opinion as from other weak stock.

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