Dénes Dienes: History of the Reformed Church Collég in Sárospatak (Sárospatak, 2013)

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cultural strategy of how to survive by overcoming challenges while respecting traditions and being open to innovation. It evokes self confidence, faith in the future, a sense of community and inspires awe in the onlookers. The student traditions, the songs and anecdotes and the strong attachment and commitment of the alumni to their alma mater of the College in Patak provide ample evidence of the continuity of an intellectual community which is not only many centuries old but still very much alive.

And this is surely something of immeasurable value.

The most important view is always from above