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Every man...should periodically be compelled to listen to opinions which are infuriating to him. To hear nothing but what is read more
Every man...should periodically be compelled to listen to opinions which are infuriating to him. To hear nothing but what is pleasing to one is to make a pillow of the mind.
Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.
Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.
We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.
We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.
The collective matrix of a science at a given time is determined by a kind of establishment, which includes universities, read more
The collective matrix of a science at a given time is determined by a kind of establishment, which includes universities, learned societies, and, more recently, the editorial offices of technical journals. Like other establishments, they are consciously or unconsciously bent on preserving the status quo- partly because unorthodox innovations are a threat to their authority, but also because of the deeper fear that their laboriously erected an intellectual edifice might collapse under the impact.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
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.
The Universe has as many different centers as there are living beings in it.
The Universe has as many different centers as there are living beings in it.
If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting
values, we must recognize the whole gamut of read more
If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting
values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human
potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one
in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.
Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.
Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.
