Maxioms by John Burroughs
Literature is an investment of genius which has dividends to all subsequent times
Literature is an investment of genius which has dividends to all subsequent times
If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the read more
If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the old theology must go.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.
A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.
Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny read more
Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these.
