Maxioms by Henri Amiel
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.
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.
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.
