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Quote by Irving Babbitt
Perhaps as good a classification as any of the main types is that

Perhaps as good a classification as any of the main types is that of the three lusts distinguished by traditional Christianity – the lust of knowledge, the lust of sensation, and the lust of power. – Irving Babbitt

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For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual. – Irving Babbitt

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Act strenuously, would appear to be our faith, and right thinking will take care of itself. – Irving Babbitt

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The democratic idealist is prone to make light of the whole question of standards and leadership because of his unbounded faith in the plain people. – Irving Babbitt

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And, thats what I truly believe that were doing when were advancing scientific knowledge is were someday making the world better. Not only for our children, but for all people after that. – Duane G. Carey

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Knowledge is what we get when an observer, preferably a scientifically trained observer, provides us with a copy of reality that we can all recognize. – Christopher Lasch

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Knowledge

Have you heard of this new thing called the internet? Its giving people new expectations. Its allowing them to become their own expert. Knowledge lies anxious at their fingertips. Gloss over the truth in your advertising and youll quickly be dismissed as a poser. – Roy H. Williams

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You have already disarmed my men without my knowledge, are their arms to be returned or not? – Zebulon Pike

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I always come from truth. – Tiger Woods

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Computers are to design as microwaves are to cooking. – Milton Glaser

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