Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

The soul's impurity consists in bad judgments, and purification consists in producing in it right judgments, and the pure soul read more

The soul's impurity consists in bad judgments, and purification consists in producing in it right judgments, and the pure soul is one which has right judgments.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.

I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.

Wise men still seek Him today.

Wise men still seek Him today.

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.

The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.

The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.

We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high read more

We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.

It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely read more

It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion.