When under the pretext of fraternity, the legal code imposes mutual sacrifices on the citizens, human nature is not thereby abrogated. Everyone will then direct his efforts toward contributing little to, and taking much from, the common fund of sacrifices. Now, is it the most unfortunate who gains from this struggle? Certainly not, but rather the most influential and calculating.
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The revolutions of thought which shape the basic outlook of an age are not disseminated through text-books- they spread like epidemics, through contamination by invisible agents and innocent germ carriers, by the most varied forms of contact, or simply by breathing the common air.
Self-righteousness is a loud din raised to drown the voice of guilt within us.
Self-righteousness is a loud din raised to drown the voice of guilt within us.
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
Ideas are everywhere, but knowledge is rare.
Ideas are everywhere, but knowledge is rare.
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The seeds of great discoveries are constantly floating around, but they only take root in minds well prepared to receive them.
Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity.
Fanaticism obliterates the feelings of humanity.
...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.
...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.
