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A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.
A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.
Where intellectuals have played a role in history, it has not been so much by whispering words of advice into read more
Where intellectuals have played a role in history, it has not been so much by whispering words of advice into the ears of political overlords as by contributing to the vast and powerful currents of conceptions and misconceptions that sweep human action along.
In most instances, all an argument proves is that two people are present.
In most instances, all an argument proves is that two people are present.
What the intellectual craves above all else is to be taken seriously, to be treated as a decisive force in read more
What the intellectual craves above all else is to be taken seriously, to be treated as a decisive force in shaping history. He is far more at home in a society that weighs his every word and keeps close watch on his attitudes then in a society that cares not what he says or does. He would rather be persecuted than ignored.
Stupidity is the devil. Look in the eye of a chicken and you'll know. It's the most horrifying, cannibalistic, and read more
Stupidity is the devil. Look in the eye of a chicken and you'll know. It's the most horrifying, cannibalistic, and nightmarish creature in this world.
There are few things more dishonorable than misleading the young.
There are few things more dishonorable than misleading the young.
A touchstone to determine the actual worth of an "intellectual"- find out how he feels about astrology.
A touchstone to determine the actual worth of an "intellectual"- find out how he feels about astrology.
Our modern society is engaged in polishing and decorating the cage in which man is kept imprisoned.
Our modern society is engaged in polishing and decorating the cage in which man is kept imprisoned.
The criterion of truth is that it works even if nobody is prepared to acknowledge it.
The criterion of truth is that it works even if nobody is prepared to acknowledge it.
