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""The change in usage [from last names to first names], whatever one thinks of it, is symptomatic of a general breakdown of the boundaries between public and private life, between formal and familiar, between grown-up and childish, between high and low, refined and vulgar, sacred and profane. This leveling of boundaries is itself entirely American..."" — Jan 22, 2026 02:20PM
""The change in usage [from last names to first names], whatever one thinks of it, is symptomatic of a general breakdown of the boundaries between public and private life, between formal and familiar, between grown-up and childish, between high and low, refined and vulgar, sacred and profane. This leveling of boundaries is itself entirely American..."" — Jan 22, 2026 02:20PM
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""The means (methods) of pure science and pure religion are different, but the end is identical; to conform the soul of man to objective reality…
Science and religion seek truth as their end; magic and technology seek power. Magic is not religion; magic uses religion. Technology is not science; technology uses science."" — Oct 24, 2025 12:50PM
""The means (methods) of pure science and pure religion are different, but the end is identical; to conform the soul of man to objective reality…
Science and religion seek truth as their end; magic and technology seek power. Magic is not religion; magic uses religion. Technology is not science; technology uses science."" — Oct 24, 2025 12:50PM
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""Christ says, 'Watch and pray;' herein lies our cure. To watch and to pray are surely in our power, and by these means we are certain of getting strength."" — Sep 01, 2025 05:50AM
""Christ says, 'Watch and pray;' herein lies our cure. To watch and to pray are surely in our power, and by these means we are certain of getting strength."" — Sep 01, 2025 05:50AM
Once the truth becomes nebulous, it ceases to have any practical application.
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― Little Women
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― Letters of C. S. Lewis
― Letters of C. S. Lewis
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― Parochial and Plain Sermons
― Parochial and Plain Sermons
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― Victory Over Vice
― Victory Over Vice
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― Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life
― Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life
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I actually purchased it on your recommendation, Steven. :)