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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.
It is more comfortable to feel that we are a slight improvement on a monkey than such a fallin' off read more
It is more comfortable to feel that we are a slight improvement on a monkey than such a fallin' off from the angels.
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.
For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
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For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
That kindred feelings might our state improve,
And mutual wants conduct to mutual love.
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.
Is the system going to flatten you out and deny you your humanity, or are you going to be able read more
Is the system going to flatten you out and deny you your humanity, or are you going to be able to make use of the system to the attainment of human purposes?
If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or read more
If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or base temptations, of heartaches and of remorse as his own . . . how much kinder, how much gentler he would be.
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 must realize his own unimportance before he can appreciate his importance.
Man must realize his own unimportance before he can appreciate his importance.
