Quote #2152
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying...
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What a waste it is to lose one’s mind. Or not to have a...
Quote #15790
Proverbs are in the world of thought what gold coin is in the world...
Quote #25992
The lessons taught in great books are misleading. The commerce in life is rarely...
Quote #14022
Man is a gregarious creature, more so in mind than in body. He may...
Quote #25932
I have learned to use the word ‘impossible’ with the greatest caution.
Quote #26000
As against having beautiful workshops, studios, etc., one writes best in a cellar on...
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We have been God-like in our planned breeding of our domesticated plants and animals,...
Quote #15906
To be deceived by our enemies or betrayed by our friends in insupportable; yet...
Quote #15357
It is not so important to know everything as to know the exact value...