Maxioms by Henri Frederic Amiel
Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.
Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies.
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.
The man who has no inner life is the slave of his surroundings.
The man who has no inner life is the slave of his surroundings.
Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults --a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to read more
Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults --a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to hide from us our favorite sin.
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.