People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and read more

People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and inquire, why wasn't it done the other way?

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

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

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.

For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
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For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
That kindred feelings might our state improve,
And mutual wants conduct to mutual love.

Never to blend our pleasure or our pride
With sorrow of the meanest thing that feels.

Never to blend our pleasure or our pride
With sorrow of the meanest thing that feels.

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness read more

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.

There is nothing on earth divine except humanity.

There is nothing on earth divine except humanity.

It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without read more

It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without wonder or disgust on the
weaknesses which are found in the strongest minds.

It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they'll do practically anything you want them read more

It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they'll do practically anything you want them to.