Maxioms by Henri Amiel
Thought is a kind of opium; it can intoxicate us, while still broad awake; it can make transparent the mountains read more
Thought is a kind of opium; it can intoxicate us, while still broad awake; it can make transparent the mountains and everything that exists.
For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will
For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will
Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.
Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.
We are never more discontented with others than when we are discontented with ourselves.
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence