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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.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
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.
Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.
Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will read more
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be "meetings
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.
Which is it, is man one of God's blunders or is God one of man's?
Which is it, is man one of God's blunders or is God one of man's?
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck by the read more
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck by the difference between what things are and what they might have been.