Science itself, therefore, may be regarded as a minimal problem, consisting of the completest possible presentment of facts with the read more

Science itself, therefore, may be regarded as a minimal problem, consisting of the completest possible presentment of facts with the least possible expenditure of thought.

Self-righteousness is a manifestation of self-contempt.

Self-righteousness is a manifestation of self-contempt.

The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for
absorbing positive knowledge.

The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for
absorbing positive knowledge.

Yield to temptation; it may not pass your way again.

Yield to temptation; it may not pass your way again.

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Imagination is the air of mind.

Imagination is the air of mind.

Love and envy make a man pine, which other affections do not, because they are not so continual.

Love and envy make a man pine, which other affections do not, because they are not so continual.

Let us face ourselves bravely as we are. For only a philosophy that recognizes reality can lead us into true read more

Let us face ourselves bravely as we are. For only a philosophy that recognizes reality can lead us into true happiness, and only that kind of philosophy is sound and healthy.