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Alfred North Whitehead

A clash of doctrines is not a disaster it is an opportunity.

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Dogmatic common sense is the death of philosophic adventure. www.english-slang.com

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A man really writes for an audience of about ten persons. Of course if others like it, that is clear gain. But if those ten are satisfied, he is content. www.english-slang.com

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