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“An enthusiastic philosopher, of whose name we are not informed, had constructed a very satisfactory theory on some subject or other, and was not a little proud of it. "But the facts, my dear fellow," said his friend, "the facts do not agree with your theory."—"Don't they?" replied the philosopher, shrugging his shoulders, "then, tant pis pour les faits;"—so much the worse for the facts!”

Quote by Charles Mackay

Book:Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds

This book delves into the origins and consequences of various speculative bubbles and mass delusions, examining the psychology and behavior of crowds in the context of historical events. more

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Charles Mackay
Charles Mackay

Charles Mackay was a prominent British poet born on March 27, 1814, and died on December 24, 1889. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and vivid imagery, which has had a lasting impact on subsequent poets. more

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