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Today the world changes so quickly that in growing up we take leave not just of youth but of the read more

Today the world changes so quickly that in growing up we take leave not just of youth but of the world we were young in.

by Peter Medawar Found in: Society Quotes,
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The bourgeoisie and the petty bourgeoisie have armed themselves against the rising proletariat with, among other things, "culture." It's an read more

The bourgeoisie and the petty bourgeoisie have armed themselves against the rising proletariat with, among other things, "culture." It's an old ploy of the bourgeoisie. They keep a standing "art" to defend their collapsing culture.

by George Grosz Found in: Society Quotes,
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I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.

I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.

by E. W. Howe Found in: Society Quotes,
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The fanatic is not really a stickler to principle. He embraces a cause not primarily because of its justness or read more

The fanatic is not really a stickler to principle. He embraces a cause not primarily because of its justness or holiness but because of his desperate need for something to hold onto.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
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The acquiring of culture is the development of an avid hunger for knowledge and beauty.

The acquiring of culture is the development of an avid hunger for knowledge and beauty.

by Jesse Bennett Found in: Society Quotes,
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Nature acts without masters.

Nature acts without masters.

by Hippocrates Found in: Society Quotes,
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Widespread caffeine use explains a lot about the twentieth century.

Widespread caffeine use explains a lot about the twentieth century.

by Greg Egan Found in: Society Quotes,
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Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals read more

Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child.

by Robert Heinlein Found in: Society Quotes,
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When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?

When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman?

by John Ball Found in: Society Quotes,
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