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A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses inte

A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in the students. – John Ciardi

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It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions. – John Ciardi

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The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth which it prevents you from achieving. – Russell Green

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Even an ass can die with a degree. All it takes is four years and four thousand dollars. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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Hitler destroyed the German university with design; we destroyed ours without. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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