Word: wisdoms
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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John Minor Wisdom, judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, New Orleans . . . LL.D...
...complexities, also provides them with unlimited freedom of retreat. Within this large community, anyone can associate himself with a group of like-minded friends, and comfortably ignore experiences which might radically challenge him. If the CRIMSON editor, a clubbie, or a Tocsin member does not grow very much in wisdom by remaining inside his chosen organization, he at least avoids the risk of altogether losing himself...
...that would have revolted him as a freshman: has he gained judgment or lost self-respect, No one can think himself a giant after four years of Harvard College, but are the choices to which our seasoned opinions lead --of friends, of politics, of careers-- the measure of increased wisdom or of defeat...
Stevenson said that in these days of scientific and technological advance, "tradition, or habit, or 'conventional wisdom' is not sufficient." He stated that "we can rely on only the rational response of trained minds...
...Important unions that once turned out a solid APRA vote have been taken over by far-leftists, who have no liking for APRA's anti-Communist platform; other voters are weary of APRA's never-ending feud with Peru's army, question the wisdom of supporting a party that might well trigger another military coup...