When men can no longer be theists, they must, if they are civilized, become humanists.
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Art enlarges experience by admitting us to the inner life of others.
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In really hard times the rules of the game are altered. The inchoate mass begins to stir. It becomes potent, and when it strikes, . . . it strikes with incredible emphasis. Those are the rare occasions when a national will emerges. . .
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