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“It's good to ‘waste’ money on such a moral and esthetic venture. These are our cathedrals. don't think it is fair to say they are our [Roman] circuses, for that is not the tone. We ought to see to it that people live well, but a part of living well is blowing money on big excitement, curiosity, entertainment, conversation.”

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Paul Goodman

Paul Goodman was an American novelist born on September 9, 1911, and died on August 2, 1972. His works are known for their deep psychological insights and critical reflections on social issues. more

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