International relationships are preordained to be clumsy gestures based on imperfect knowledge.
Rebecca West
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Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge. -
When we go to the Bible we should keep in mind that the basic principles of the Bible are taught by God, but written down by human beings deprived of modern day knowledge. So there is some fallibility in the writings of the Bible. But the basic principles are applicable to my life and I don't find any conflict among them. -
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The accumulation of cultural capital - the acquisition of knowledge - is the key to social mobility. -
It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.
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