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If we try to engineer outcomes, if we overturn tradition to make e

If we try to engineer outcomes, if we overturn tradition to make everyone the same, we ruin society. If we upset tradition to allow for an equal shot at the starting gate, everyone wins, except for the charlatans and would be dictators. – Ben Stein

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Its really amazing that in the age of unbelief, as a smart man called it, there isnt even more fraud. After all, with no God, theres no one to ever call you to account, and no accounting at all if you can get away with it. – Ben Stein

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When I seemed to be irritable or sad, my father would quote the learned Dr. Knight, and then say, Just go to sleep. Like all smart aleck kids, I thought the advice was silly. But as Ive grown older, Ive realized just how smart Knight was. – Ben Stein

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Yes, Americans can still get credit for cars and trucks and refrigerators, and those businesses are doing well. But just try to get a home loan now. – Ben Stein

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My father always taught me to appreciate what youre fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children, especially the ones who need our help. – Dan Marino

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I believe if there is any place left where the humanity is still visible, it can not be anywhere else than in an Islamic society. Time would come when the world would be obliged to accept this reality. – Jermaine Jackson

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