The true foundation of theology is to ascertain the character of God. It is by the aid of Statistics that law in the social sphere can be ascertained and codified, and certain aspects of the character of God thereby revealed. The study of statistics is thus a religious service.

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It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong. - Voltaire

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The next choice is the most important choice. — George Wells

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Let us labor for the security of free thought, free speech, pure morals, unfettered religious sentiments, and equal rights and privileges for all men, irrespective of nationality, color, or religion;.... leave the matter of religious teaching to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contribution. Keep church and state forever separate.

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The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms.

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For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community. — Joe Biden

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I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man. — Joe Biden

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To understand my feelings — and my conception of the role of Secretary General — the nature of my religious and cultural background must first be understood. I should therefore like to outline not only my beliefs but also my conception of human institutions and of the human situation itself.

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To us, waiting is wasting. To God waiting is working.

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Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.

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