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I had become less certain than ever that the truth as revealed and taught in
Palestine was really the only truth. Apparently there had been other revelations in
other lands, since there were clearly other ways of virtuous living besides the ...
I had become less certain than ever that the truth as revealed and taught in
Palestine was really the only truth. Apparently there had been other revelations in
other lands, since there were clearly other ways of virtuous living besides the ...
Page 203
We surely must realize the importance of our right to say what seems to us to be
the truth without fear of molestation. Not because what we say matters to anyone
but ourselves, but because when we fail to speak what we do believe is true ...
We surely must realize the importance of our right to say what seems to us to be
the truth without fear of molestation. Not because what we say matters to anyone
but ourselves, but because when we fail to speak what we do believe is true ...
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But I believe that the scientist is trying to express absolute truth and the artist
absolute beauty, so that I find in science and art, and in an attempt to lead a good
life, all the religion that I want. I have not very much use for people who are not in
...
But I believe that the scientist is trying to express absolute truth and the artist
absolute beauty, so that I find in science and art, and in an attempt to lead a good
life, all the religion that I want. I have not very much use for people who are not in
...
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