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As a rule, all heroism is due to a lack of reflection, and thus it is necessary to maintain a mass of imbeciles. If they once understand themselves the ruling men will be lost.   Renan, Ernest

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Ernest Renan (February 28, 1823 October 12, 1892) was a French philosopher and writer. · Can we improve this biography? Post your version

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