The standardized American is largely a myth created not least by Americans themselves. - The Uses of Philosophy.

The standardized American is largely a myth created not least by Americans themselves. - The Uses of Philosophy.

Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.

Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.

There is something to that old saying that hate injures the hater, not
the hated.

There is something to that old saying that hate injures the hater, not
the hated.

Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; read more

Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.

Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as
you think necessary. Then ask yourself and read more

Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as
you think necessary. Then ask yourself and yourself alone one question. .
. Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good. If it
doesn't, it is of no use.

Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know
in order to find out what we do read more

Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know
in order to find out what we do not know....Hence, to think creatively, we
must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted.

Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters. - Letters read more

Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters. - Letters to Young Men.

Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances.

Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.

Because of a great love, one is courageous.