When Kant became a professor, he had to follow an old tradition and argue in public on a philosophical subject. One day when you are a professor in a university and read a paper before your colleagues, you will also have to answer questions. It is part of Danny’s training.” “But in public like that, abba!” “Yes, Reuven. In public like that. How else would Reb Saunders’s people know that Danny has a head for Talmud?” “It just seemed so cruel to me.” My father nodded. “It is a little cruel, Reuven. But that is the way the world is. If a person has a contribution to make, he must make it in
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