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Whatever universe a professor believes in must at any rate be a un

Whatever universe a professor believes in must at any rate be a universe that lends itself to lengthy discourse. A universe definable in two sentences is something for which the professorial intellect has no use. No faith in anything of that cheap kind! – William James

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As a rule reading fiction is as hard to me as trying to hit a target by hurling feathers at it. I need resistance to celebrate! – William James

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It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true. – William James

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Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. Kings faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night. – Adam Schiff

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Faith and doubt both are needed – not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve. – Lillian Smith

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Its also reflective of a young persons religion or faith in that its highly charged with sacramental imagery and with country imagery, because I was in the seminary for so many years in the country. – Daniel Berrigan

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Intolerance betrays want of faith in ones cause. – Mahatma Gandhi

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