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We do everything by custom, even believe by it; our very axioms, let us boast of free-thinking as we may, read more
We do everything by custom, even believe by it; our very axioms, let us boast of free-thinking as we may, are oftenest simply such beliefs as we have never heard questioned.
Custom is the principle magistrate of man's life.
Custom is the principle magistrate of man's life.
There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.
There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.
Ancient custom has the force of law.
Ancient custom has the force of law.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.
Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.
No man ever looks at the world with pristine eyes. He sees it edited by a definite set of customs read more
No man ever looks at the world with pristine eyes. He sees it edited by a definite set of customs and institutions and ways of thinking.
The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
Custom has furnished the only basis which ethics have ever had.
Custom has furnished the only basis which ethics have ever had.
