Walter Bagehot

Progress would not have been the rarity it is if the early food had not been the late poison.

Progress would not have been the rarity it is if the early food had not been the late poison.

Civilized ages inherit the human nature which was victorious in barbarous ages, and that nature is, in many respects, not read more

Civilized ages inherit the human nature which was victorious in barbarous ages, and that nature is, in many respects, not at all suited to civilized circumstances.

Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger.

Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger.

Don't worry about life, you're not going to survive it anyway.

Don't worry about life, you're not going to survive it anyway.

Public opinion is a permeating influence, and it exacts obedience to itself; it requires us to think other men's thoughts, read more

Public opinion is a permeating influence, and it exacts obedience to itself; it requires us to think other men's thoughts, to speak other men's words, to follow other men's habits.