Quote by Charles Dickens

[...] this particular, as in many others, blustering assertion goes for proof, half over the world.

[...] this particular, as in many others, blustering asserti

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This quote highlights the common occurrence of people making bold and confident statements that are taken as proof or evidence, even though there may be little substance or factual basis behind them. It suggests that such blustering assertions hold influence and credibility among many individuals worldwide, revealing the tendency of accepting strong assertions without adequate scrutiny or critical evaluation.

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By Charles Dickens

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