Victor Hugo. Les Miserables (№ 136411)

Just as many twisted twine to form a rope, often of huge stupidity is only a small amount of nonsense. Will ressuscite rope, twine for twine, consider each one individually, the smallest of the decisive reasons that led to the great folly, and you will easily understand everything. "And only then" you might say. But roll up, and tie them again, and you'll see how terrible it is.