Simple solutions seldom are. It takes a very unusual mind to undertake analysis of the obvious. Votes: 6
The total absence of humor from the Bible is one of the most singular things in all literature. Votes: 5
Knowledge shrinks as wisdom grows. Votes: 3
True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue and reason. Votes: 0
Seek simplicity, and distrust it. Votes: 0
Seek simplicity but distrust it. Votes: 0
...the only simplicity to be trusted is the simplicity to be found on the far side of complexity. Votes: 0
The only justification in the use of force is to reduce the amount of force necessary to be used. Votes: 0
Periods of tranquility are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up. Votes: 0
Common sense is genius in homespun. Votes: 0
From the very beginning of his education, the child should experience the joy of discovery. Votes: 0
Religion will not regain its old power until it can face change in the same spirit as does science. Votes: 0
Philosophy is the product of wonder. Votes: 0
The motive of success is not enough. Votes: 0
Inventive genius requires pleasurable mental activity as a condition for its vigorous exercise Votes: 0
There is no nature at an instant. Votes: 0
Education should turn out the pupil with something he knows well and something he can do well. Votes: 0
Apart from blunt truth, our lives sink decadently amid the perfume of hints and suggestions. Votes: 0
Value is coextensive with reality. Votes: 0
No science can be more secure than the unconscious metaphysics which tacitly it presupposes. Votes: 0
There is no nature in an instant. Votes: 0
Error itself may be happy chance. Votes: 0
Knowledge keeps no better than fish. Votes: 0
Education which is not modern share the fate of all organic things which are kept too long. Votes: 0
Seek simplicity, then distrust. Votes: 0
Philosophy is the self-correction by consciousness of its own initial excess of subjectivity. Votes: 0
No reason can be given for the nature of God, because that nature is the ground of rationality. Votes: 0
There is no greater hindrance to the progress of thought than an attitude of irritated party-spirit. Votes: 0
War can protect; it cannot create. Votes: 0