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Most people are unable to write because they are unable to think, and they are unable to think because they read more
Most people are unable to write because they are unable to think, and they are unable to think because they congenitally lack the equipment to do so, just as they congenitally lack the equipment to fly over the moon.
People mistakenly assume that their thinking is done by their head; it is actually done by the heart which first read more
People mistakenly assume that their thinking is done by their head; it is actually done by the heart which first dictates the conclusion, then commands the head to provide the reasoning that will defend it.
The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. read more
The open mind never acts: when we have done our utmost to arrive
at a reasonable conclusion, we still. . . must close our minds
for the moment with a snap, and act dogmatically on our
conclusions.
It is human nature to think wisely and to act in an absurd fashion.
It is human nature to think wisely and to act in an absurd fashion.
Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too
Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too
All we ask is to be let alone.
All we ask is to be let alone.
Injustice in the end produces independence.
[Fr., L'injustice a la fin produit l'independance.]
Injustice in the end produces independence.
[Fr., L'injustice a la fin produit l'independance.]
He who binds himself to a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it read more
He who binds himself to a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sunrise
