
Whatever excites the spirit of contradiction is capable of producing the last effects of heroism; which is only the highest pitch of obstinacy, in a good or bad cause, in wisdom or folly.

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This page presents the quote "Whatever excites the spirit of contradiction is capable of producing the last effects of heroism; which is only the highest pitch of obstinacy, in a good or bad cause, in wisdom or folly.". Author of this quote is William Hazlitt. This quote is about folly, effects, heroism, spirit, obstinacy, contradiction, wisdom, highest, lasts,.