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man is only a reed, the weakest thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed.
man is only a reed, the weakest thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed.
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.
Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
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Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
Injers all on 'em the same.
Every human heart is human.
Every human heart is human.
Humanity to me is not a mob. A mob is a degeneration of humanity. A mob is humanity going the read more
Humanity to me is not a mob. A mob is a degeneration of humanity. A mob is humanity going the wrong way.
The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.
The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.
Everyone is as God made him, and often a great deal worse.
Everyone is as God made him, and often a great deal worse.
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.
Love, hope, fear, faith--these make humanity;
These are its sign and note and character.
Love, hope, fear, faith--these make humanity;
These are its sign and note and character.
