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    Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.

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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.

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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Everyone is as God made him, and often a great deal worse.

Everyone is as God made him, and often a great deal worse.

by Miguel De Cervantes Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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He held his seat; a friend to human race.

He held his seat; a friend to human race.

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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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Man, an animal that makes bargains.

Man, an animal that makes bargains.

by Adam Smith Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without read more

It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without wonder or disgust on the
weaknesses which are found in the strongest minds.

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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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We all boil at different degrees

We all boil at different degrees

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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The only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.

The only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.

by Voltaire Found in: Humanity Quotes, People Quotes,
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