Quotes for All
The essential difference between that knowledge which is, and that which is not conclusive evidence of Christian character, lies in this: the object of the one is the agreement of the several parts of a theological proposition; the object of the other is moral beauty, the intrinsic loveliness of God and Divine things. The sinner … Read more
To know all, it is necessary to know very little; but to know that very little, one must first know pretty much. G. I. Gurdjieff
Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave. G. I. Gurdjieff
It is rather astonishing how little practical value scientific knowledge has for ordinary men, how dull and commonplace such of it as has value is, and how its value seems almost to vary inversely to its reputed utility. G. H. Hardy
Sometimes one has to say difficult things, but one ought to say them as simply as one knows how. G. H. Hardy
It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that. G. H. Hardy
The primitive sign of wanting is trying to get. G. E. M. Anscombe
Do not entertain the notion that you ought to advance in your prayer. If you do, you will only find you have put on the brake instead of the acceleration. All real progress in spiritual things comes gently, imperceptibly, and is the work of God. Our crude efforts spoil it. Know yourself for the childish, … Read more
Unfortunately what is little recognized is that the most worthwhile scientific books are those in which the author clearly indicates what he does not know; for an author most hurts his readers by concealing difficulties. Evariste Galois
Why do we make so much of knowledge, struggle so hard to get some little skill not worth the effort? Euripides