Maxioms by Henri Amiel
A lively, disinterested, persistent liking for truth is extraordinarily rare. Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order read more
A lively, disinterested, persistent liking for truth is extraordinarily rare. Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not to be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism or doubt.
For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will
For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence
To marry unequally is to suffer equally.
To marry unequally is to suffer equally.
Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.
Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command.
