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People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and read more
People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and inquire, why wasn't it done the other way?
Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.
Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.
Over the brink of it
Picture it--think of it,
Dissolute man.
Lave in it--drink read more
Over the brink of it
Picture it--think of it,
Dissolute man.
Lave in it--drink of it
Then, if you can.
If we consider the superiority of the human species, the size of its brain, its powers of thinking, language and read more
If we consider the superiority of the human species, the size of its brain, its powers of thinking, language and organization, we can say this: were there the slightest possibility that another rival or superior species might appear, on earth or elsewhere, man would use every means at his disposal to destroy it.
Man, an animal that makes bargains.
Man, an animal that makes bargains.
The human spirit is your specifically human dimension and contains abilities other creatures do not have. Every human is spiritual; read more
The human spirit is your specifically human dimension and contains abilities other creatures do not have. Every human is spiritual; in fact, spirit is the essence of being human. You have a body that may become ill; you have a psyche that may become disturbed. But the spirit is what you are. It is your healthy core.
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.