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    Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all other philosophers are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I should add that he also usually proves that he is one himself.

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However different the holy causes people die for, they perhaps die basically for the same thing.

However different the holy causes people die for, they perhaps die basically for the same thing.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
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Every failure teaches a man something, to wit, that he will probably fail again.

Every failure teaches a man something, to wit, that he will probably fail again.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Society Quotes,
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Being right too soon is socially unacceptable.

Being right too soon is socially unacceptable.

by Robert Heinlein Found in: Society Quotes,
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Words have ruined more souls than any devil's agency.

Words have ruined more souls than any devil's agency.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
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General jackdaw culture, very little more than a collection of charming miscomprehensions, untargeted enthusiasms, and a general habit of skimming.

General jackdaw culture, very little more than a collection of charming miscomprehensions, untargeted enthusiasms, and a general habit of skimming.

by William Bolitho Found in: Society Quotes,
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Destiny is an invention of the cowardly and the resigned.

Destiny is an invention of the cowardly and the resigned.

by Ignazio Silone Found in: Society Quotes,
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Take your work seriously, but never yourself.

Take your work seriously, but never yourself.

by Dame Margot Fonteyn Found in: Society Quotes,
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Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.

Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.

by Brendan Gill Found in: Society Quotes,
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The real death of America will come when everyone is alike.

The real death of America will come when everyone is alike.

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