There are two modes of acquiring knowledge, namely by reasoning and experience. Reasoning draws a conclusion and makes us grant read more

There are two modes of acquiring knowledge, namely by reasoning and experience. Reasoning draws a conclusion and makes us grant the conclusion, but does not make the conclusion certain, nor does it remove doubt so that the mind may rest on the intuition of truth, unless the mind discovers it by the path of experience.

The craving to change the world is perhaps a reflection of the craving to change ourselves.

The craving to change the world is perhaps a reflection of the craving to change ourselves.

Animals can learn, but it is not by learning that they become dogs, cats, or horses. Only man has to read more

Animals can learn, but it is not by learning that they become dogs, cats, or horses. Only man has to learn to become what he is supposed to be.

Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.

Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.

A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.

A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.

If we do not believe in ourselves- neither in our efficacy nor in our goodness- the universe is a frightening read more

If we do not believe in ourselves- neither in our efficacy nor in our goodness- the universe is a frightening place.

A great man is he who has not lost the heart of a child.

A great man is he who has not lost the heart of a child.

Every extreme attitude is a flight from the self.

Every extreme attitude is a flight from the self.

Self-righteousness is a manifestation of self-contempt.

Self-righteousness is a manifestation of self-contempt.