Henri Frederic Amiel

It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming that we examine, by showing read more

It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming that we examine, by showing that we look, by writing that we think, by pumping that we draw water into the well.

Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism, and doubt.

Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism, and doubt.

Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary -- they are in read more

Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary -- they are in the true order. It is the other species of men who are not what they ought to be.

Learn to limit yourself; to content yourself with some definite work; dare to be what you are and learn to read more

Learn to limit yourself; to content yourself with some definite work; dare to be what you are and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not; and to believe in your own individuality.

Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to read more

Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision; it is calculation applied to life.