There is only one justification for universities, as distinguished from trade schools. They must be centers of criticism.
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It is not so important to be serious as it is to be serious about the important things. The monkey wears an expression of seriousness which would do credit to any college student, but the monkey is serious because he itches.
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A world community can exist only with world communication, which means something more than extensive short-wave facilities scattered; about the globe. It means common understanding, a common tradition, common ideas, and common ideals.
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Vegetarianism is harmless enough, although it is apt to fill a man with wind and self-righteousness.
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A liberal education... frees a man from the prison-house of his class, race, time, place, background, family and even his nation.
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