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When a scientist quotes, it is a generally accepted convention that his quotations must be almost mathematically apt. They must cover the point, the whole point and nothing but the point. Humanists are in a happier position—something reasonably near to the spirit of the idea to be conveyed is quite acceptable. Let it be understood, therefore, that I propose to begin with a literary quotation and borrow from Omar Khayyam the words:

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