Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. - Insanity is often the logic...

Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtasked.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Biography

Author Profession: Writer

Nationality: American

Born: August 29, 1809

Died: October 7, 1894

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