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He who studies to imitate the poet Pindar, O Julius, relies on
artificial wings fastened on with wax, and read more
He who studies to imitate the poet Pindar, O Julius, relies on
artificial wings fastened on with wax, and is sure to give his
name to a glassy sea.
[Lat., Pindarum quisquis studet aemulari,
Iule ceratis ope Daedalea
Nititur pennis, vitreo daturus
Nomina ponto.]
As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins.
As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins.
It has sometimes been said that we find nowhere in nature an analogue of the difference between "happens" and "is," read more
It has sometimes been said that we find nowhere in nature an analogue of the difference between "happens" and "is," on the one hand, and "ought," on the other hand.
There is nothing certain except the unforeseen.
There is nothing certain except the unforeseen.
Conscience is our magnetic compass; reason our chart.
Conscience is our magnetic compass; reason our chart.
One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, read more
One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.
He who helps in the saving of others, Saves himself as well.
He who helps in the saving of others, Saves himself as well.
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve
Time = Life, Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.
Time = Life, Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.
