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Albert Einstein

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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People with bold ideas or exceptional vision often face strong resistance from those who think in limited or conventional ways. This opposition comes because average thinkers may feel threatened or unable to understand innovative or unconventional approaches.

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