Maxioms Pet

X
  •   9  /  12  

    For piety lies not in being often seen turning a veiled head to stones, nor in approaching every altar, nor in lying prostrate...before the temples of the gods, nor in sprinkling altars with the blood of beasts...but rather in being able to look upon all things with a mind at peace.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  9  /  15  

It is against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, read more

It is against the grain of modern education to teach children to program. What fun is there in making plans, acquiring discipline in organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self-critical?

by Alan Perlis Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  22  /  34  

We live in a society of victimization, where people are much more comfortable being victimized than actually standing up for read more

We live in a society of victimization, where people are much more comfortable being victimized than actually standing up for themselves.rn

by Marilyn Manson Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  37  /  15  

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.

by Margaret Mead Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  5  /  8  

I believe the best social program is a job.

I believe the best social program is a job.

by Ronald Reagan Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  17  /  13  

When we find ourselves wondering about the meaning of conditions and events, its always useful to ask, who profits?

When we find ourselves wondering about the meaning of conditions and events, its always useful to ask, who profits?

by Richard Mitchell Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  13  /  33  

Specialization is for insects.

Specialization is for insects.

by Robert Heinlein Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  8  /  7  

We often despise what is most useful to us.

We often despise what is most useful to us.

by Aesop Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  14  /  17  

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.

by Edmund Selous Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  9  /  20  

That is the whole trouble with being a heretic. One usually must think out everything for oneself.

That is the whole trouble with being a heretic. One usually must think out everything for oneself.

by Aubrey Menan Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet