Maxioms by Henri Amiel
A lively, disinterested, persistent liking for truth is extraordinarily rare. Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order read more
A lively, disinterested, persistent liking for truth is extraordinarily rare. Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not to be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism or doubt.
To marry unequally is to suffer equally.
To marry unequally is to suffer equally.
Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.
Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.
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
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.
