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  1. A quotation from John Quincy Adams

    I have, and must have, confidence in the possible virtue of human nature; and although in entertaining this idea, a man must, and will sometimes, be disappointed, yet if it is coupled with a sound judgment and close observations, I believe he could make fewer great mistakes, than one whose principle is the universal rascality of the species.

    John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) US President (1825-29)
    Letter (1809-06-22) to William Eustis

    More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john-quincy/83…

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  2. “For over half a century and in dozens of books, Mr. #Habermas bucked the prevailing trend of #postmodern #cynicism about #truth and #reason, offering a staunch defense of #Enlightenment ideals and the possibility of individual & societal #freedom” RIP #JurgenHabermas www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...

    Jürgen Habermas Dies at 96; On...