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“A man who has made up his mind on a given subject twenty-five years ago and continues to hold his political opinions after he has been proved to be wrong is a man of principle; while he who from time to time adapts his opinions to the changing circumstances of life is an opportunist.”

Quote by A. P. Herbert

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A. P. Herbert was a British novelist and satirist, renowned for his sharp wit and social criticism. Born on September 24, 1890, and passing away on November 11, 1971, Herbert's writing often targeted social and political issues. He is most famous for his novel 'The White House' and its sequels, which criticized the British political system and its elite. more

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