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Trifles light as air are sometimes the pivots upon which hinge momentous events.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “Trifles light as air are sometimes the pivots upon which hinge momentous events.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote emphasizes how minor details can lead to significant outcomes in history.
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