The Aspect Of Congresses And Such Meetings Generally To Which I Attach The Greatest Importance Is The Discussion. That Is Why People Assemble: To Hear Different Opinions, Rather Than To Pass Resolutions. - SearchQuotes

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The aspect of congresses and such meetings generally to which I attach the greatest importance is the discussion. That is why people assemble: to hear different opinions, rather than to pass resolutions.

Fredrik Bajer

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