Aristotle Quotes

Obstinate people can be divided into the opinionated, the ignorant, and the boorish.

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• Obstinate people can be divided into the opinionated, the ignorant, and the boorish.

  

  Aristotle
  • People
  • Ignorant
  • Obstinate