As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness read more

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.

Man is as full of potentiality as he is of impotence.

Man is as full of potentiality as he is of impotence.

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.

It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they'll do practically anything you want them read more

It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they'll do practically anything you want them to.

Humans can learn to like anything, that's why we are such a successful species. You can drop humans anywhere and read more

Humans can learn to like anything, that's why we are such a successful species. You can drop humans anywhere and they'll thrive--only the rat does as well.

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.

man is only a reed, the weakest thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed.

man is only a reed, the weakest thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed.

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.

Man is at the bottom an animal, midway, a citizen, and at the top, divine. But the climate of this read more

Man is at the bottom an animal, midway, a citizen, and at the top, divine. But the climate of this world is such that few ripen at the top.