"It seems we are capable of immense love and loyalty, and as capable of deceit and atrocity. It's probably this shocking ambivalence that makes us unique."
"These days - with the decline of the traditional churches - I'm concerned about where we obtain some form of moral direction."
Source: Korchemny in plea bargain by Duncan Mackay, www.theguardian.com. July 28, 2005.
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John Scott
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John Scott was a prominent thinker known for his exploration of freedom and control in society, particularly through his impactful writings.
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