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In a mad world, only the mad are sane.
In a mad world, only the mad are sane.
It is loneliness that makes the loudest noise. This is true of men as of dogs.
It is loneliness that makes the loudest noise. This is true of men as of dogs.
The seeds of great discoveries are constantly floating around, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive read more
The seeds of great discoveries are constantly floating around, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive them.
If you are all wrapped up in yourself, you are overdressed.
If you are all wrapped up in yourself, you are overdressed.
When you say that you agree to a thing in principle you mean that you have not the slightest intention read more
When you say that you agree to a thing in principle you mean that you have not the slightest intention of carrying it out in practice.
Benevolence is a commitment to achieving the values derivable from life with other people in society, by treating them as read more
Benevolence is a commitment to achieving the values derivable from life with other people in society, by treating them as potential trading partners, recognizing their humanity, independence, and individuality, and the harmony between their interests and ours.
The awareness of their individual blemishes and shortcomings inclines the frustrated to detect ill will and meanness in their fellow read more
The awareness of their individual blemishes and shortcomings inclines the frustrated to detect ill will and meanness in their fellow men. Self-contempt, however vague, sharpens our eyes for the imperfections of others. We usually strive to reveal in others the blemishes we hide in ourselves.
Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
Nothing in the world is more dangerous than a sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.
If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.
