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It is becoming clear that the old platitudes can no longer be maintained, and that if we wish to improve our morals we must first improve our knowledge. – Havelock Ellis

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Education, whatever else it should or should not be, must be an inoculation against the poisons of life and an adequate equipment in knowledge and skill for meeting the chances of life. – Havelock Ellis

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The conflict of forces and the struggle of opposing wills are of the essence of our universe and alone hold it together. – Havelock Ellis

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It wasnt a problem for me drawing humans although I had originally come to the studio with the idea that what I had to offer them was my knowledge in the drawing of animals. – Marc Davis

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Human knowledge is dark and uncertain philosophy is dark, astrology is dark, and geometry is dark. – John Jewel

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Widespread public access to knowledge, like public education, is one of the pillars of our democracy, a guarantee that we can maintain a well-informed citizenry. – Scott Turow

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In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, dont let your eyes deceive you. – Janet Jackson

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