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We know enough at this moment to say that the God of Abraham is not only unworthy of the immensity of creation; he is unworthy even of man.


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SAM MENDES Any kid who has two parents who are interested in him and has a houseful of books isn't poor.
SAM LEVENSON I admit that: my wife is outspoken, but by whom?
SAM LEVENSON Our parents set the moral tone of the family. They expected more of some of us and less of others, b...
SAM LEVENSON The difference between keeping things clean and keeping kids clean was that things just sat still an...
SAM LEVENSON When I was a boy I used to do what my father wanted. Now I have to do what my boy wants. My problem ...
SAM LEVENSON You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice.
SAM LEVENSON One of the virtues of being very young is that you don't let the facts get in the way of your im...
SAM LEVENSON