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"Over the course of time this gave us a deep respect for ideas, both our own and those of others, and..." — Robert B. Laughlin
Over the course of time this gave us a deep respect for ideas, both our own and those of others, and an understanding that conflict through debate is a powerful means of revealing truth.
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