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One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.
One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their
whole life in the hands of some other read more
The consuming desire of most human beings is deliberately to plant their
whole life in the hands of some other person. I would describe this method
of searching for happiness as immature. Development of character consists
solely in moving toward self-sufficiency.
The Three great mysteries: air to a bird, water to a fish, mankind to
himself.
The Three great mysteries: air to a bird, water to a fish, mankind to
himself.
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you
burn.
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you
burn.
Life is a play. It's not its length, but its performance that counts.
Life is a play. It's not its length, but its performance that counts.
Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and read more
Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.
An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled read more
An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven, spreading itself like oil over the troubled sea of thought, and keeping the mind smooth and equable in the roughest weather.
No man is hurt but by himself.
No man is hurt but by himself.
Could we but rightly comprehend the mind of man, nothing
would be impossible to us upon the earth.
Could we but rightly comprehend the mind of man, nothing
would be impossible to us upon the earth.
