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This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if read more
This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if none observe me, I have to observe myself all the closer
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, read more
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.
Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking
Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking
The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything read more
The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything until we can be impartial about our own organism.
He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.
He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.
They who are in the highest places, and have the most power, have the least liberty, because they are the read more
They who are in the highest places, and have the most power, have the least liberty, because they are the most observed
The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and read more
The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.
We don't know who discovered water, but we know it wasn't the fish.
We don't know who discovered water, but we know it wasn't the fish.
