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The wise man questions the wisdom of others because he questions his own, the foolish man, because it is different read more
The wise man questions the wisdom of others because he questions his own, the foolish man, because it is different from his own.
Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.
Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard of judging well.
You see things; and you say, "Why"; But I dream things that never
were; and I say, "Why not?"
You see things; and you say, "Why"; But I dream things that never
were; and I say, "Why not?"
To Thales the primary question was not what do we know, but how
do we know it.
To Thales the primary question was not what do we know, but how
do we know it.
There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased,
They scarcely come inclining to be pleased:
And sure read more
There are come Critics so with Spleen diseased,
They scarcely come inclining to be pleased:
And sure he must have more than mortal Skill,
Who please one against his Will.
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.
It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.
Live your questions now, and perhaps even without knowing it, you will live along some distant day into your answers.
Live your questions now, and perhaps even without knowing it, you will live along some distant day into your answers.
People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.
People ask for criticism, but they only want praise.
Questions show the mind's range, and answers its subtlety.
Questions show the mind's range, and answers its subtlety.