"There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion."
- John Dalberg-ActonThe British historian and moralist John Dalberg-Acton, who lived in the 19th century, is renowned for his perceptive observations about society and human nature. One of his well-known theories holds that while some attitudes or beliefs are difficult to directly refute, they can be weakened over time…