The endurance of the inequalities of life by the poor is the marvel of human society.

Quote by James Anthony Froude

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Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness.

The practical effect of a belief is the real test of its soundness.

To deny the freedom of the will is to make morality impossible.

To deny the freedom of the will is to make morality impossible.

As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.

As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.

The better one is morally the less aware they are of their virtue.

The better one is morally the less aware they are of their virtue.

Superior strength is found in the long run to lie with those who had right...

Superior strength is found in the long run to lie with those who had right...

In everyday things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive duty.

In everyday things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive duty.

The essence of greatness is neglect of the self.

The essence of greatness is neglect of the self.

Fear is the parent of cruelty.

Fear is the parent of cruelty.

We enter the world alone, we leave the world alone.

We enter the world alone, we leave the world alone.

Science rests on reason and experiment, and can meet an opponent with calmness; but a...

Science rests on reason and experiment, and can meet an opponent with calmness; but a...

Human improvement is from within outward.

Human improvement is from within outward.

Experience teaches slowly, and at the cost of mistakes.

Experience teaches slowly, and at the cost of mistakes.

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one

Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture...

Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture...

Instruction does not prevent wasted time or mistakes; and mistakes themselves are often the best...

Instruction does not prevent wasted time or mistakes; and mistakes themselves are often the best...

Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture...

Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture...

Live or die, But don't poison everything.

Live or die, But don't poison everything.

Our dead brothers still live for us and bid us think of life, not death...

Our dead brothers still live for us and bid us think of life, not death...

Life in a box is better than no life at all ... I expect.

Life in a box is better than no life at all ... I expect.