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Every man, at the bottom of his heart, wants to do right. But only he can do right who knows read more
Every man, at the bottom of his heart, wants to do right. But only he can do right who knows right; only he knows right who thinks right; only he thinks right who believes right.
By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not read more
By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.
Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.
Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.
What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.
What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.
I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for read more
I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave - and nothing but laughter to console them with.
We are born believing. A man bears beliefs, as a tree bears beauty.
We are born believing. A man bears beliefs, as a tree bears beauty.
Tell me your profession, and I will anticipate your beliefs.
Tell me your profession, and I will anticipate your beliefs.
Man can believe the impossible, but can never believe the improbable.
Man can believe the impossible, but can never believe the improbable.
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.