"Religion, morality, and knowledge are necessary for good government... Therefore schools and the means of educating the people should always be encouraged."

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It is notable how little empathy is cultivated or valued in our society. I put this down to our traditional racism and obsessive sectarianism. Even so, one would think that we would be encouraged to project ourselves into the character of someone of a different race or class, if only to be able to control him. But no effort is made.

— Gore Vidal