"Given the imperfections of our society and the……" — M. Scott Peck

"Given the imperfections of our society and the apparent downward spiral of spiritual and moral values in recent years, thinking has become a grave issue. It is more urgent now - perhaps more urgent than anything else - because it is the means by which we consider, decide and act upon everything in our increasingly complex world. If we don't begin to think well, it is highly likely that we may end up killing ourselves."

— M. Scott Peck

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