Logic works, metaphysics contemplates.

Quote by Joseph Joubert

Topics: Metaphysics Quotes

Space is to place as eternity is to time.

Space is to place as eternity is to time.

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Never cut what you can untie.

Never cut what you can untie.

Time and truth are friends, though there are many moments hostile to truth

Time and truth are friends, though there are many moments hostile to truth

God is the place where I do not remember the rest.

God is the place where I do not remember the rest.

In bringing up a child, think of its old age.

In bringing up a child, think of its old age.

You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you.

You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you.

Ask the young. They know everything.

Ask the young. They know everything.

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.

Never cut what you can untie.

Never cut what you can untie.

Imagination is the eye of the soul.

Imagination is the eye of the soul.

We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for...

We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for...

Only choose in marriage a man whom you would choose as a friend if he...

Only choose in marriage a man whom you would choose as a friend if he...

When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great...

When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great...

When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.

When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.

When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great...

When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great...

One who has imagination without learning has wings without feet.

One who has imagination without learning has wings without feet.

The mind conceives with pain, but it brings forth with delight.

The mind conceives with pain, but it brings forth with delight.

Misery is almost always the result of thinking.

Misery is almost always the result of thinking.

Innocence is always unsuspicious.

Innocence is always unsuspicious.