Nothing is thoroughly approved but mediocrity. The majority has establ…

Blaise Pascal
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Nothing is thoroughly approved but mediocrity. The majority has established this, and it fixes its fangs on whatever gets beyond it either way. ✨ Thoughts of Blaise Pascal.
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