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Albert Einstein

Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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Our interpretation.

The claim is that people of great spirit are routinely attacked by those with ordinary minds, and fiercely rather than mildly. It's a consoling idea for anyone who's been criticized, though it can also be an easy comfort for anyone facing opposition.

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