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21、The greatness of individuals can be decided only by those who live after them, not by their contemporaries. ------------------------------ 22、In the age of television, reading books is not as important as it once was. People can learn as much by watching television as they can by reading books. ------------------------------ 23、Scholars and researchers should not be concerned with whether their work makes a contribution to the larger society. It is more important that they pursue their individual interests, however unusual or idiosyncratic those interests may seem. ------------------------------ 24、Such nonmainstream areas of inquiry as astrology, fortune-telling, and psychic and paranormal pursuits play a vital role in society by satisfying human needs that are not addressed by mainstream science. ------------------------------ 25、To be an effective leader, a public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards. ------------------------------ 26、While some leaders in government, sports, industry, and other areas attribute their success to a well-developed sense of competition, a society can better prepare its young people for leadership by instilling in them a sense of cooperation. ------------------------------ | 
