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This, it may be said, is no more than a hypothesis... only of that force of precedent which in all times has been so strong to keep alive religious forms of which the original meaning is lost. ”

But, strictly speaking, this mythology was no essential part of ancient religion, for it had no sacred sanction and no binding force on the worshippers. ”

In better times the religion of the tribe or state has nothing in common with the private and foreign superstitions or magical rites that savage terror may dictate to the individual. ”

Even the highest forms of sacrificial worship present much that is repulsive to modern ideas, and in particular it requires an effort to reconcile our imagination to the bloody ritual which is prominent in almost every religion which has a strong sense of sin. ”

Perhaps you should say there should be mandatory retirement even of members of the court, members of the federal judiciary. I'm sure there can be questions about whether one does as good work when you get into your - you know, I'm 67. ”

Men and women want to do a good job, and if they are provided the proper environment, they will do so. ”

All business proceeds on beliefs, or judgments of probabilities, and not on certainties. ”

A politician will do anything to keep his job, even become a patriot. ”

In suggesting gifts: Money is appropriate, and one size fits all. ”

A politician will do anything to keep his job - even become a patriot. ”