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Barret Eugene Hansen — better known as the American broadcaster and novelty record collector Dr. Demento — was born on this day – April 2, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Camille Paglia – the American professor and cultural critic – was born on this day – April 2 in 1947 in Endicott, New York.
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A teacher should never do your thinking for you. She should give you texts to read and guide you along the path of making sense of them for yourself. She should introduce you to the books and essays of writers who disagree with one another and ask you to determine whose case is better.
~ Caitlin Flanagan via The Atlantic
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Too much capitalism does not mean too many capitalists, but too few capitalists.
~ G. K. Chesterton
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To mislead a rival, deception is permissible; one may use all means against his enemies.
~ Armand Jean du Plessis
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Failure in the management of practical affairs seems to be a qualification for success in the management of public affairs.
~ Eric Hoffer
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The more I see of Mankind, the more I prefer my dog.
~ Blaise Pascal
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