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This reads as a defense of composure under attack. It suggests that real intellectual strength shows up not in winning every argument, but in answering sharp criticism without losing self-command, especially when the criticism feels unfair. It lands in any setting where pride is tempted to answer defensively, and points to restraint as a mark of character.
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About Charles Babbage
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