Richard Hofstadter, (1916-1970) American historian, professor Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Richard Hofstadter quotesRichard Hofstadter QuotesRichard Hofstadter A university’s essential character is that of being a center of free inquiry and criticism – a thing not to be sacrificed for anything else.~ Richard Hofstadter Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print