Maxioms Pet

X
Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  10  /  9  

For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and
aversation towards society in any man, hath read more

For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and
aversation towards society in any man, hath somewhat of the
savage beast.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  12  /  13  

Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it.

Disapproval is a very important factor in all progress. There has really never been any progress without it.

by James Henry Breasted Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  6  /  18  

The unicorn is a very fierce beast with only one horn. To capture it a virgin maid is placed in read more

The unicorn is a very fierce beast with only one horn. To capture it a virgin maid is placed in the field. The unicorn approaches her, and resting in her lap, is so taken.

by Bishop Honorius Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  18  /  32  

Almost everyone who has read history in a more than casual manner knows that when the great figure of God read more

Almost everyone who has read history in a more than casual manner knows that when the great figure of God appears in a controversy, the shooting cannot be far off.

by Stewart H. Holbrook Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  16  /  16  

None save great men have been the authors of great heresies.

None save great men have been the authors of great heresies.

by Augustine Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  11  /  14  

Modern man lives isolated in his artificial environment, not because the artificial is evil as such, but because of his read more

Modern man lives isolated in his artificial environment, not because the artificial is evil as such, but because of his lack of comprehension of the forces which make it work- of the principles which relate his gadgets to the forces of nature, to the universal order. It is not central heating which makes his existence 'unnatural,' but his refusal to take an interest in the principles behind it. By being entirely dependent on science, yet closing his mind to it, he leads the life of an urban barbarian.

by Arthur Koestler Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  11  /  9  

The demands of unbounded individualism need to be weighed in the light of inherent social constraints which can only change read more

The demands of unbounded individualism need to be weighed in the light of inherent social constraints which can only change their form but cannot be eliminated without eliminating civilization.

by Thomas Sowell Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  13  /  12  

One of the surprising privileges of intellectuals is that they are free to be scandalously asinine without harming their reputations.

One of the surprising privileges of intellectuals is that they are free to be scandalously asinine without harming their reputations.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  17  /  30  

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.

by Tryon Edwards Found in: Society Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet