Nonetheless, it still remains true that as a set of cognitive beliefs, religious doctrines constitute a speculative hypothesis of an extremely low order of probability.

No one who accepts the sovereignty of truth can be a foot soldier in a party or movement. He will always find himself out of step.

Nonetheless, it still remains true that as a set of cognitive beliefs, religious doctrines constitute a speculative hypothesis of an extremely low order of probability.

To serve the public interest is not the same as being a servant of public opinion.

Students rarely disappoint teachers who assure them in advance that they are doomed to failure.

A 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.

Idealism, alas, does not protect one from ignorance, dogmatism, and foolishness.