Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck by the read more

Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck by the difference between what things are and what they might have been.

Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe read more

Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.

If the whole human race lay in one grave, the epitaph on the headstone might well be: "It seemed a read more

If the whole human race lay in one grave, the epitaph on the headstone might well be: "It seemed a good idea at the time.".

I am a man; nothing human is alien to me.

I am a man; nothing human is alien to me.

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.

The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.

The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.

Man is as full of potentiality as he is of impotence.

Man is as full of potentiality as he is of impotence.

The dignity of man lies in his ability to face reality in all o its meaninglessness.

The dignity of man lies in his ability to face reality in all o its meaninglessness.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.