One can forget the meaninglessness of his own existence by occupying himself with scientific experiments of dubious import. … - John Silber

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Every beauty which is seen here by persons of perception resembles more than anything else that celestial source from which we all are come.

John Silber

One can forget the meaninglessness of his own existence by occupying himself with scientific experiments of dubious import. Countless scientists and scholars spend their lives in the search of truths that are irrelevant to them.

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The lawyers' contribution to the civilizing of humanity is evidenced in the capacity of lawyers to argue furiously in the courtroom, then sit down as friends over a drink or dinner. This habit is often interpreted by the layman as a mark of their ultimate corruption. In my opinion, it is their greatest moral achievement: It is a characteristic of humane tolerance that is most desperately needed at the present time.

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The reduction of political discourse to sound bites is one of the worst things that's happened in American political life.

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I don't believe anybody has a right to own any kind of a firearm. I believe in order to obtain a permit to own a firearm, that person should undergo an exhaustive criminal background check. In addition, an applicant should give up his right to privacy and submit his medical records for review to see if the person has ever had a problem with alcohol, drugs or mental illness. . . The Constitution doesn't count!

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Many Americans celebrate both Christmas and Xmas. Others celebrate one or the other. And some of us celebrate holidays that, although unconnected with the [winter] solstice, occur near it: Ramadan, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

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Survival is not possible if the best of us lack all conviction, while the worst of us are full of passionate intensity.

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