The unphilosophical majority among men are the ones most helplessly dependent on their era's dominant ideas. In times of crises these men need the guidance of some kind of theory; but, being unfamiliar with the field of ideas, they do not know that alternatives to the popular theories are possible. They know only what they have always been taught.
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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.
...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.
...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.
We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look on those who love with us read more
We do not usually look for allies when we love. Indeed, we often look on those who love with us as rivals and trespassers. But we always look for allies when we hate.
It is easier to love humanity than to love your neighbor.
It is easier to love humanity than to love your neighbor.
Instinct is untaught ability.
Instinct is untaught ability.
The highest stage in moral culture at which we can arrive is when we recognize that we ought to control read more
The highest stage in moral culture at which we can arrive is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts.
We are unified both by hating in common and by being hated in common.
We are unified both by hating in common and by being hated in common.
Simplicity is the outward sign and symbol of depth of thought.
Simplicity is the outward sign and symbol of depth of thought.
The central task of education is to implant a will and facility for learning; it should produce not learned but read more
The central task of education is to implant a will and facility for learning; it should produce not learned but learning people. The truly human society is a learning society, where grandparents, parents, and children are students together.
