“Do not fear unpopularity. The advantage of being widely disliked is that the few friends you have will be fiercely protective of you. They will take pride in defending you against the mob; it makes them feel noble and morally courageous. Paradoxically, one of the by-products of being almost universally loathed is that you attract a very loyal group of friends.” - Toby Young, the Spectator

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