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Arrogance diminishes wisdom
Arrogance diminishes wisdom
The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy -- read more
The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy -- when properly aged.
For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, read more
For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, and the denial falters in the face of evidence on every hand.
Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.
Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.
Heresy is a cradle; orthodoxy a coffin
Heresy is a cradle; orthodoxy a coffin
It's only arrogance if you're wrong
It's only arrogance if you're wrong
Everything I do, I feel is genius. Whether it is or it isn't.
Everything I do, I feel is genius. Whether it is or it isn't.
It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.
It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.
He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.
He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.