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Charles Beard (1874-1948) American historian

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and women trample themselves and die. Something magnificent is taking place here amidst the cruelties and tragedies, and the supreme challenge to intelligence is that of making the noblest and best in our curious heritage prevail.

¶ (Attributed)

Will Durant, On the Meaning of Life, 1932

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Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad with power;
The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small;
The bee fertilizes the flower it robs;
When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

¶ Summary of human history, in reply to George S. Counts

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