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There ought to be a law--

This book delves into the intricacies of legal systems and the societal impact of laws, providing an in-depth analysis of the subject matter. more

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Don Herold
Don Herold

Don Herold was an American writer born on July 9, 1889, and passed away on June 1, 1966. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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“For my part, I believe that the vain, glorious and the violent will not inherit the earth. . . . In pursuance of that faith my friends and I take the hands of the dying in our hands. And some of us travel to the Pentagon, and others live in the Bowery and serve there, and others speak unpopularly and plainly of the fate of the unborn and of convicted criminals. It is all one.”

“I believe that almost all important, useful ideas are simple. Peter Whittle has recently put it nicely in an autobiographical essay. "If a piece of work is heavy and complicated then it is wrong." . . . Some writers feel that to express their ideas in simple terms is degrading. Some use complexity to disguise the paucity of their material. In fact, simplicity is a virtue and when, as here, it is both original and useful, it can represent a real advance in knowledge.”