When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation read more

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy -- read more

The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy -- when properly aged.

Arrogance diminishes wisdom

Arrogance diminishes wisdom

Indeed heresies are themselves instigated by philosophy.

Indeed heresies are themselves instigated by philosophy.

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.

There is a marvelous turn and trick to British arrogance; its apparent unconsciousness makes it twice as effectual.

It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creeds into law if it acquires read more

It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creeds into law if it acquires the political power to do so, and will follow it by suppressing opposition, subverting all education to seize early the minds of the young, and by killing, locking up, or driving underground all heretics.

Heresy is another word for freedom of thought.

Heresy is another word for freedom of thought.