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“The statue of Justice, symbol of the law, as she holds aloft her balance scale, is blindfolded. Justice is blind to race, creed, color – and to personal eccentricity. If there were a comparable state of Clio, the Muse of history, she would have to be presented with the blindfold lying at her feet, because the balance of her scales must be weighed with a conscious awareness of the facts and interpretations she must weigh.”

Quote by Leonard J. Arrington

Book:Brigham Young: American Moses
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Brigham Young: American Moses

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Leonard J. Arrington
Leonard J. Arrington

Leonard J. Arrington was a prominent American historian and author, known for his extensive research on the history of the American West, particularly the history of the Mormon Church. Arrington is renowned for his in-depth studies of Mormon history, and his works have had a profound impact on both academia and the public. more

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