Before impugning an opponent's motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments.
Sidney HookThe next time anyone asks you "What is Bertrand Russell's philosophy?" the correct answer is "What year, please?"
Sidney HookPhilosophy, most broadly viewed, is the critical survey of existence from the standpoint of value.
Sidney HookA liberal education will impart an awareness of the amazing and precious complexity of human relationships. Since those relationships are violated more often out of insensitiveness than out of deliberate intent, whatever increases sensitiveness of perception and understanding humanizes life.
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