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Nile Kinnick's correspondence with his family, January-June 1939
1939-01-08: Page 03
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2 metaphysically obviated. He and I both have good reputations; the development of which each of us attributes to diametrically opposite causes and convictions. Nevertheless, we both will be aware that our continued success may lie in cooperation and mutual effort. The belief that such harmony and unity of effort is impossible should not be accepted. Religions, convictions, philosophy may differ - widely and bitterly; but never, in my belief, should such differences be allowed to assume the personal aspect. Disassociation from people for such reasons is inexcusable; it is representative of bigotry and intolerance. They need not become your intimate friends, but neither should they immediately be added to your list of "untouchables." For three years, nay for
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2 metaphysically obviated. He and I both have good reputations; the development of which each of us attributes to diametrically opposite causes and convictions. Nevertheless, we both will be aware that our continued success may lie in cooperation and mutual effort. The belief that such harmony and unity of effort is impossible should not be accepted. Religions, convictions, philosophy may differ - widely and bitterly; but never, in my belief, should such differences be allowed to assume the personal aspect. Disassociation from people for such reasons is inexcusable; it is representative of bigotry and intolerance. They need not become your intimate friends, but neither should they immediately be added to your list of "untouchables." For three years, nay for
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