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The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time read more
The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.
Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.
Judicial judgment must take deep account of the day before yesterday in order that yesterday may not paralyze today.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind read more
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
If a walker is indeed an individualist there is nowhere he can't go at dawn and not many places he read more
If a walker is indeed an individualist there is nowhere he can't go at dawn and not many places he can't go at noon. But just as it demeans life to live alongside a great river you can no longer swim in or drink from, to be crowded into safer areas and hours takes much of the gloss off walking -- one sport you shouldn't have to reserve a time and a court for.
No man has received from nature the right to give orders to others. Freedom is a gift from heaven, and read more
No man has received from nature the right to give orders to others. Freedom is a gift from heaven, and every individual of the same species has the right to enjoy it as soon as he is in enjoyment of his reason.
Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.
Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young.
It is always brave to say what everyone thinks.
It is always brave to say what everyone thinks.
Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted read more
Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted by man; without liberty, no happiness can be enjoyed by society.
