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Every educated man has a large inward supply of ideas to which he can retire, and in which he can escape from or alleviate unpleasant outward objects.
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Walter Bagehot
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This quote emphasizes the importance of internal ideas for educated individuals, suggesting a refuge from external challenges.
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