Loyalty to petrified opinion never
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Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.
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Meaning
This quote means loyalty to rigid old beliefs has never liberated anyone. Freedom often requires the courage to question inherited opinions.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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