If intellection and knowledge were mere passion from without, or the bare reception of extraneous and adventitious forms, then no read more

If intellection and knowledge were mere passion from without, or the bare reception of extraneous and adventitious forms, then no reason could be given at all why a mirror or looking-glass should not understand; whereas it cannot so much as sensibly perceive those images which it receives and reflects to us.

Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.

Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.

Pity is treason.

Pity is treason.

Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.

Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.

Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he read more

Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he wants to do.

There is such a thing as moderation, even in telling the truth.

There is such a thing as moderation, even in telling the truth.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

There is no one giant step that does it. It's a lot of little steps.

There is no one giant step that does it. It's a lot of little steps.

Habit and routine have an unbelievable power to waste and destroy. - Paradoxes.

Habit and routine have an unbelievable power to waste and destroy. - Paradoxes.