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He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because
he is sufficient for himself, read more
He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because
he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know read more
The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it.
Custom, that unwritten law, By which the people keep even kings in awe.
Custom, that unwritten law, By which the people keep even kings in awe.
In history the way of annihilation is invariably prepared by inward degeneration, by decrease of life. Only then can a read more
In history the way of annihilation is invariably prepared by inward degeneration, by decrease of life. Only then can a shock from outside put an end to the whole.
Quite often the social doctors become part of the disease.
Quite often the social doctors become part of the disease.
The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough read more
The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher. - Life and Letters of Thomas Huxley.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
Reality is determined not by what scientists or anyone else says or believes but by what the evidence reveals to read more
Reality is determined not by what scientists or anyone else says or believes but by what the evidence reveals to us
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.
