A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at read more

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defense of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason.

All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.

All language reflects the prejudices of the society in which it evolved.

The English language is rather like a monster accordion, stretchable at the whim of the editor, compressible ad lib.

The English language is rather like a monster accordion, stretchable at the whim of the editor, compressible ad lib.

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the
conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am read more

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the
conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.

All true language is incomprehensible, like the chatter of a beggar's teeth.

All true language is incomprehensible, like the chatter of a beggar's teeth.

Writ in the climate of heaven, in the language spoken by angels.

Writ in the climate of heaven, in the language spoken by angels.

I do this real moron thing, it's called thinking, and I'm not a very good Amercian because I like to read more

I do this real moron thing, it's called thinking, and I'm not a very good Amercian because I like to form my own opionions.

The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. read more

The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. . . must close our minds
for the moment with a snap, and act dogmatically on our
conclusions.

Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.

Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.