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The Belgians are a people without a shadow of nationality, they have no political intelligence whatsoever, they are without a doubt the most insufferable creatures that exist, fortunately a certain apathy prevents the Belgians from doing much damage and doing stupidities in which they be so lost.
— Leopold I of Belgium
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The Belgians are a people without a shadow of nationality, they have no political intelligence whatsoever, they are without a doubt the most insufferable creatures that exist, fortunately a certain apathy prevents the Belgians from doing much damage and doing stupidities in which they be so lost." in the context of "The first King of Europe." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Leopold I of Belgium" (Quotes)
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About Leopold I of Belgium
Leopold I (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first King of the Belgians, reigning from July 1831 until his death.
About Leopold I of Belgium
Leopold I (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first King of the Belgians, reigning from July 1831 until his death.
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