Son Alex and granddaughter Isabella with Hugh, 2003.
“Hugh Nibley was a paradox. He often quoted Joseph Smith’s pessimistic appraisal of humankind’s inability to govern itself, but he also participated in the political process with the same commitment and energy he gave to the military, another institution for which he had scant regard. He had no patience with jingoism; but he always flew the flag on holidays.”
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