"The clash of feelings," it is often said,
"Can lead to the truth of the matter."
But where prejudice fights with prejudice,
What is it then — a waste of time!

"Het botsen der gevoelens," zegt men vaak,
"Kan voeren tot het ware van de zaak".
Maar waar vooroordeel met vooroordeel strijdt,
Wat is het — dan verlies van tijd!

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