The more doubtful the political outlook the fiercer will be the dogmas which men create and contend for.

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The more doubtful the political outlook the fiercer will be the dogmas which men create and contend for. is also known as: The more we doubt the more we cling to our beliefs and what we believe in.

Source: The Marquis Of Montrose

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1. The more doubtful the political outlook the fiercer will be the dogmas which men create and contend for.

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2. The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.

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3. It was strange how fear had gone, now that we knew the worst and had a fighting man by our side.

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