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Opinions - especially those of every little Tom, Dick and Harry - make life harder for those trying to keep their grip firmly on the rail of the ladder.
It's hard having to listen to all that the folks at grass-root level have to say while you're struggling to ascend.
The problem about that attitude, though, is that every now and then some nincompoop comes along whose opinion is actually more than your average Joe's comment on whatever occurrence life may offer you an opportunity to add your personal rap about.
Lord only knows how many "heretics" were burned at the stake for voicing uncomfortable opinions which today might be considered tried and proven truths.
So, if I were ever to set out on some venturous ascent of some shaky, lofty ladder, I would bear that lesson from history in mind.