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Absorb Conflict

Speaking more broadly, Mr. Dillard said,
"too many people think you solve conflict as if
it were an algebraic equation. You don't solve
it, you absorb it and the Court helps to do that.
Of course, we need to build up confidence in
the adjudicative process. It may not be perfect,
but it is frequently better than any alternative."

When asked about how he felt about leaving
the University, Mr. Dillard reviewed his life at
the University. "I've been here off and on for
fifty years. I first came here as a student in
1919. Of course, I shall miss teaching and
contact with students. I guess I would rather
talk than listen. I think teaching and research
beat any other kind of job no matter what it is.
But you see, I've been at it a long time and now
comes a chance to gain a fresh experience and
an opportunity to generate new insights. Both
Mrs. Dillard and I are looking forward
to the experience.

"But I expect to come back to the
University now and then to haunt the
premises."