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Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. People, worldwide, hunger for the right of self-determination, for… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
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The recognition of human wretchedness is difficult for whoever is rich and powerful because he is almost invincibly led to believe that… — Simone Weil Copy Share Image
Every scientist, through personal study and research, completes himself and his own humanity. ... Scientific research constitutes for you, as it does… — Pope John Paul II Copy Share Image
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Things that live by night live outside the realm of 'normal' time and so suggest living outside the realm of good and… — Diane Ackerman Copy Share Image
By instructing students how to learn, unlearn and relearn, a powerful new dimension can be added to education. Psychologist Herbert Gerjuoy of… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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