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The endeavor to understand is the first and only basis of virtue.
The endeavor to understand is the first and only basis of virtue.
In matters of intellect, follow your reason as far as it will take you, without regard for any other consideration.
In matters of intellect, follow your reason as far as it will take you, without regard for any other consideration.
Intelligence is not all that important in the exercise of power, and is often, in point of fact, useless.
Intelligence is not all that important in the exercise of power, and is often, in point of fact, useless.
There is no other way to judge the work of a mind except through its words.
There is no other way to judge the work of a mind except through its words.
I don't use drugs, my dreams are frightening enough.
I don't use drugs, my dreams are frightening enough.
The first thing a man will do for his ideals is lie.
The first thing a man will do for his ideals is lie.
A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.
A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.
It may indeed prove to be far the most difficult and not the least important task for human reason rationally read more
It may indeed prove to be far the most difficult and not the least important task for human reason rationally to comprehend its own limitations. It is essential for the growth of reason that as individuals we should bow to forces and obey principles which we cannot hope fully to understand, yet on which the advance and even the preservation of civilization depend.
Who so regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind. [Ecclesiasti!4:2].
Who so regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind. [Ecclesiasti!4:2].
