Nowhere probably is there more true feeling, and nowhere worse taste, than in a churchyard.

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We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is...

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is...

One man is as good as another until he has written a book.

One man is as good as another until he has written a book.

Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any...

Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any...

You've got to be success minded. You've got to feel that things are coming your...

You've got to be success minded. You've got to feel that things are coming your...

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

My dear child, you must believe in God despite what the clergy tells you.

My dear child, you must believe in God despite what the clergy tells you.

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

You must believe in God, in spite of what the clergy say.

You must believe in God, in spite of what the clergy say.

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for...

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for...

The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality.

The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality.

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than...

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than...

Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.

Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.

Young men make great mistakes in life; for one thing, they idealize love too much.

Young men make great mistakes in life; for one thing, they idealize love too much.

Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.

Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence

The fact that you cannot kiss your elbow is enough to make you realize that...

The fact that you cannot kiss your elbow is enough to make you realize that...

A few philosophers really do important work. This applies to the so called critical philosophy...

A few philosophers really do important work. This applies to the so called critical philosophy...

Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his...

Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his...