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But vehemence is not violence nor is earnestness anger, which a very wise man defined as a brief madness.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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gutenberg.orgHenry Cabot Lodge: “But vehemence is not violence nor is earnestness anger, which a very wise man defined as a brief madness.”
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This quote distinguishes between passionate expression and violent behavior, emphasizing the importance of earnestness.
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