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    The idea that it is necessary to go to a university in order to become a successful writer . . . is one of those fantasies that surround authorship.

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In the university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools

In the university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools

by Doris Lessing Found in: University Quotes,
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Freedom of inquiry, freedom of discussion, and freedom of teaching - without these a university cannot exist

Freedom of inquiry, freedom of discussion, and freedom of teaching - without these a university cannot exist

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A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students.

A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students.

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Of course there's a lot of knowledge in universities: the freshmen bring a little in; the seniors don't take much read more

Of course there's a lot of knowledge in universities: the freshmen bring a little in; the seniors don't take much away, so knowledge sort of accumulates.

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A university's essential character is that of being a center of free inquiry and criticism-a thing not to be sacrificed read more

A university's essential character is that of being a center of free inquiry and criticism-a thing not to be sacrificed for anything else.

by Richard Hofstadter Found in: University Quotes,
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’I'd have you lot up in front of the University authorities first thing in the morning, if it wasn't for read more

’I'd have you lot up in front of the University authorities first thing in the morning, if it wasn't for the fact that you are the University authorities . . .'

by Terry Pratchett Found in: University Quotes,
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A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

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Our universities are so determined to impose tolerance that they'll expel you for saying what you think and never notice read more

Our universities are so determined to impose tolerance that they'll expel you for saying what you think and never notice the irony

by John Perry Barlow Found in: University Quotes,
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Don't let the University get in the way of your education.

Don't let the University get in the way of your education.

by Raymond Brown Found in: University Quotes,
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