Maxioms Pet

X
  •   7  /  12  

    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.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  9  /  12  

The present is saturated with the past and pregnant with the future.

The present is saturated with the past and pregnant with the future.

  ( comments )
  27  /  43  

Never assume the obvious is true.

Never assume the obvious is true.

  ( comments )
  6  /  16  

Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.

Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.

by Lucan Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  10  /  13  

Whatever begins to be tranquil is gobbled up by something not tranquil.

Whatever begins to be tranquil is gobbled up by something not tranquil.

  ( comments )
  9  /  16  

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.

by Swami Nirmalananda Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  8  /  17  

Most of the change we think we see in life Is due to truths being in and out of favor.

Most of the change we think we see in life Is due to truths being in and out of favor.

by Robert Frost Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  9  /  21  

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,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  5  /  17  

If everything's under control, you're going too slow.

If everything's under control, you're going too slow.

  ( comments )
  9  /  16  

Every politician, clergyman, educator, or physician, in short, anyone dealing with human individuals, is bound to make grave mistakes if read more

Every politician, clergyman, educator, or physician, in short, anyone dealing with human individuals, is bound to make grave mistakes if he ignores these two great truths of population zoology: (1) no two individuals are alike, and (2) both environment and genetic endowment make a contribution to nearly every trait.

by Ernst Mayr Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet