Civilization consists in the multiplication and refinement of human wants.

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My idea of an educated person is one who can converse on one subject for more than two minutes.

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I conceive the essential task of religion to be to develop the consciences, the ideals, and the aspirations of mankind.

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I conceive the essential task of religion to be "to develop the consciences, the ideals, and the aspirations of mankind".

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Fullness of knowledge always means some understanding of the depths of our ignorance; and that is always conducive to humility and reverence.

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