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Quote by Mortimer Adler

“One of the embarrassing problems for the early nineteenth-century champions of the Christian faith was that not one of the first six Presidents of the United States was an orthodox Christian.”

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Mortimer Adler

Mortimer Adler, born on December 28, 1902 in Chicago, USA, and died on June 28, 2001, was a renowned philosopher, educator, and author. He is best known for his in-depth research and popularization of classical works, particularly for his co-authored book 'Great Books of the Western World' with Charles Van Doren. more

“The generous wish to share with all what is precious, to spread broadcast priceless truths, to shut out none from the illumination of true knowledge, has resulted in a zeal without discretion that has vulgarised Christianity, and has presented its teachings in a form that often repels the heart and alienates the intellect.”

Heart Form Wish Christianity Share Teaching Spread Intellect Generous Zeal Illumination Discretion Priceless True Knowledge

Book:The Theosophical Writings of Annie Besant

Source: The Theosophical Writings of Annie Besant

“It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans.”

World Feels Two Happens Sports Chance Fans Shame Series Fortunate World Series Cubs

Author:Ryne Sandberg

“What is a philosophy? It Is an answer satisfactory to the reason to all the great problems of life. That is what is meant by philosophy. It must satisfy the reason, and it must show the unity underlying the endless diversity of the facts that science observes.”

Reason Philosophy Facts Shows Problem Answers Diversity Unity Endless

Author:Annie Besant

“My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me.”