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    If we consider the superiority of the human species, the size of its brain, its powers of thinking, language and organization, we can say this: were there the slightest possibility that another rival or superior species might appear, on earth or elsewhere, man would use every means at his disposal to destroy it.

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It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.

by Saint Augustine Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we read more

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.

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People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and read more

People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and inquire, why wasn't it done the other way?

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Which is it, is man one of God's blunders or is God one of man's?

Which is it, is man one of God's blunders or is God one of man's?

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Give a small boy a hammer and he will find that everything he encounters needs pounding.

Give a small boy a hammer and he will find that everything he encounters needs pounding.

by Kalan Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.

Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.

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Man is an ape with possibilities.

Man is an ape with possibilities.

by Roy Chapman Andrews Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

by Charles Sumner Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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We have believed--and we do believe now--that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible.

We have believed--and we do believe now--that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible.

by Indira Gandhi Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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