A human being would certainly not grow to be 70 or 80 years old if this longevity had no meaning for the species to which he belongs. The afternoon of human life must also have a significance of its own and cannot be merely a pitiful appendage to life’s morning.

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"Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism."

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"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves."

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