I have too much respect for the idea of God to make it responsible for such an absurd world.

Je respecte trop l’idée de Dieu pour la rendre responsable d’un monde aussi absurde.

Georges Duhamel

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Topic

Problem of evil Existence of God God

Author

Georges Duhamel

Language

French

Time

1937 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

Duhamel, Georges. Le Desert de Bievre [The Desert of Bièvres]. Mercure de France, 1937, ch. 2.

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The law may... Depend on what the judge has had for breakfast.

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Nature of law Law

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English
Time
1933 1930s 20th century
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Citation

Hutchins, Robert M. "The Autobiography of an Ex-Law Student." The University of Chicago Law Review, Mar. 1934. Originally a speech at The Association of American Law Schools meeting. Dec. 1933, Chicago, IL, USA.

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An honest God is the noblest work of man.

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Language
English
Time
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Citation

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My center is giving way, my right is retreating, situation excellent, I am attacking.

Ferdinand Foch

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Aggression Battle
Speaker
Ferdinand Foch
Language
French
Time
1914 1910s 20th century
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Citation

Foch, Ferdinand. Message sent during the first Battle of the Marne. 8 Sept. 1914.