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…F It widens risks; it promotes anarchy. For the sake of maintaining discipline and a state of uniformity, it would be better if controversy were created. The sages would argue that this atti- tude is incorrect. Undoubtedly, many controversies are unnecessary and detrimental; but if all controversy were denied, some of the most vital forces in society will have been sup- pressed. Controversy makes possible the growth of truth and the advanceme...…

















































