Mystery is another name for our ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain

Quote by Tryon Edwards

Topics: Ignorance Quotes, Mystery Quotes

The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to...

The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to...

Sin with the multitude, and your responsibility and guilt are as great and as truly...

Sin with the multitude, and your responsibility and guilt are as great and as truly...

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to...

The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to...

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly...

Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly...

We never reach our ideals, whether of mental or moral improvement, but the thought of...

We never reach our ideals, whether of mental or moral improvement, but the thought of...

Whoever in prayer can say, Our Father, acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the...

Whoever in prayer can say, Our Father, acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the...

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define...

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define...

To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure...

To be good, we must do good; and by doing good we take a sure...

The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon...

The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon...

Some men are born old, and some men never seem so. If we keep well...

Some men are born old, and some men never seem so. If we keep well...

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.

To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.

To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.

We should be as careful of the books we read, as of the company we...

We should be as careful of the books we read, as of the company we...

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.

Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.

All of us are guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a...

All of us are guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a...

I am a deeply superficial person.

I am a deeply superficial person.

Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.

If I can send the flower of the German nation into the hell of war...

If I can send the flower of the German nation into the hell of war...