Probably no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. We must make our choice; we cannot have both.

Abraham Flexner

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Abraham Flexner (November 13, 1866 – September 21, 1959) was an American educator, best known for his role in the 20th century reform of medical and higher education in the United States and Canada.After founding and directing a college-preparatory school in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Flexner published a critical...

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