The choice between love and hate

Two public figures have left the world: one despicable, one inspirational

Nov 13, 2020

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The Marriage of Heaven and Hell;William Blake, 1827

Over the past few days, two significant public figures passed away. One of them used his towering gifts to help create a better world. The other helped create a better world by leaving it.

The death last Saturday of Britain’s former chief rabbi, Lord Sacks, has caused profound grief and mourning well bey…

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