John King Fairbank

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    I learned early in life that you get places by having the right enemies.
    —Bishop John Spong (b. 1931)

    The great King of kings
    Hath in the table of his law commanded
    That thou shalt do no murder. Will you then
    Spurn at his edict, and fulfill a man’s?
    Take heed; for he holds vengeance in his hand
    To hurl upon their heads that break his law.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    The question now is: Can we understand our stupidity? This is a test of intellect, not of character.
    —John King Fairbank (1907–1991)