Beauty is not diminished by being shared.

Beauty is not diminished by being shared.

As for myself, I always willingly acknowledge my own self as the principal cause of every good and of every read more

As for myself, I always willingly acknowledge my own self as the principal cause of every good and of every evil which may befall me; therefore I have always found myself capable of being my own pupil, and ready to love my teacher.

The uncompromising attitude is more indicative of an inner uncertainty than a deep conviction. The implacable stand is directed more read more

The uncompromising attitude is more indicative of an inner uncertainty than a deep conviction. The implacable stand is directed more against the doubt within than the assailant without.

You will not become a saint through other people's sins.

You will not become a saint through other people's sins.

Most people can't think, most of the remainder won't think, the small fraction who do think mostly can't do it read more

Most people can't think, most of the remainder won't think, the small fraction who do think mostly can't do it very well. The extremely tiny fraction who think regularly, accurately, creatively, and without self-delusion- in the long run, these are the only people who count.

Simplicity is the outward sign and symbol of depth of thought.

Simplicity is the outward sign and symbol of depth of thought.

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

The envious only hate the excellence they cannot reach.

The envious only hate the excellence they cannot reach.

Reason is the main resource of man in his struggle for survival.

Reason is the main resource of man in his struggle for survival.