He who knows the world will not be too bashful. He who know… - James Burgh

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He who knows the world will not be too bashful. He who knows himself will not be impudent.

James Burgh

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James Burgh (1714–1775) was a British Whig politician whose book Political Disquisitions set out an early case for free speech and universal suffrage.

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In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent: so you never shall be at a loss in losing the argument, and gaining a new discovery.

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He who knows the world will not be too bashful. He who knows himself will not be impudent. - James Burgh

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