Quote by H. L. Mencken

Let's not burn the universities yet. After all, the damage they do might be worse.

Let's not burn the universities yet. After all, the damage t

Summary

This quote suggests caution before condemning universities or taking drastic actions against them. It implies that although universities might have their flaws or negative consequences, there is a possibility that the harm caused by them could be even greater if they were eliminated or destroyed. Therefore, the quote advises against rushing to eliminate or dismiss universities without carefully considering alternative solutions or potential consequences.

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By H. L. Mencken

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