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During the years of conflict which led to the Civil War the Constitution was regarded, by one party or the other, as the rule of order or the misrule of tyranny.

— Carl Van Doren The Great Rehearsal (1948)

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I perceive that the race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity.

Why I am Not a Believer (1926)

The race of man, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity.

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Yes, it's hard to write. But it's harder not to.

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It is obvious that no difficulty in the way of world government can match the danger of a world without it.

The Great Rehearsal (1948)

Whoever says he knows that immortality is a fact is merely hoping that it is.

Why I am Not a Believer (1926)

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