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Against stupidity the very gods fight in vain.
Against stupidity the very gods fight in vain.
If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.
If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.
Civilized ages inherit the human nature which was victorious in barbarous ages, and that nature is, in many respects, not read more
Civilized ages inherit the human nature which was victorious in barbarous ages, and that nature is, in many respects, not at all suited to civilized circumstances.
It is a perplexing and unpleasant truth that when men already have "something worth fighting for," they do not feel read more
It is a perplexing and unpleasant truth that when men already have "something worth fighting for," they do not feel like fighting.
We are but a drop of water in a pool filled with diversity.
We are but a drop of water in a pool filled with diversity.
Mere facts are for children only. As they begin to point towards conclusions they become food for men.
Mere facts are for children only. As they begin to point towards conclusions they become food for men.
He who does not bellow out the truth when he knows the truth makes himself the accomplice of liars and read more
He who does not bellow out the truth when he knows the truth makes himself the accomplice of liars and forgers.
...one of the tests of a theory is that, once grasped, it appears self-evident.
...one of the tests of a theory is that, once grasped, it appears self-evident.
Perhaps in time the so-called Dark Ages will be thought of as including our own.
Perhaps in time the so-called Dark Ages will be thought of as including our own.
