Civilized ages inherit the human nature which was victorious in barbarous ages, and that nature is, in many respects, not read more

Civilized ages inherit the human nature which was victorious in barbarous ages, and that nature is, in many respects, not at all suited to civilized circumstances.

If there is no struggle there is no progress.

If there is no struggle there is no progress.

None save great men have been the authors of great heresies.

None save great men have been the authors of great heresies.

But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring read more

But the development of human society does not go straight forward; and the epic process will therefore be a recurring process, the series a recurring series - though not in exact repetition .

He who allows oppression shares the crime.

He who allows oppression shares the crime.

One great society alone on earth: the noble living and the noble dead.

One great society alone on earth: the noble living and the noble dead.

The smashing of idols is in itself such a preoccupation that it is almost impossible for the iconoclast to look read more

The smashing of idols is in itself such a preoccupation that it is almost impossible for the iconoclast to look clearly into a future when there will not be many idols left to smash.

Don't ask the barber whether you need a haircut.

Don't ask the barber whether you need a haircut.

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.