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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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Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope. – John Ciardi

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I have a degree in liberal arts. Do you want fries with that? – Author unknown, as seen on a T-shirt

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The new appears as a minority point of view, and hence is unpopular. The function of a university is to give it a sanctuary. – Martin H. Fischer

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