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Men are at war with each other because each man is at war with himself.
Men are at war with each other because each man is at war with himself.
Man is a piece of the universe made alive
Man is a piece of the universe made alive
Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.
Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.
It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands read more
It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.
If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.
If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.
I have noticed that what cats most appreciate in a human being is not the ability to produce food, which read more
I have noticed that what cats most appreciate in a human being is not the ability to produce food, which they take for granted - but his or her entertainment value
The significance of a man is not in what he attains, but rather what he longs to attain.
The significance of a man is not in what he attains, but rather what he longs to attain.
It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, if so, it will be necessary read more
It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, if so, it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door, and this dragon is religion
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable read more
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
