We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her ways.

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Reason is the servant of instinct.

Reason is the servant of instinct.

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your...

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your...

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing...

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing...

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess...

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess...

We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.

We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.

Information's pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.

Information's pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.

Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.

Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.

There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an...

There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an...

Too many moralists begin with a dislike of reality.

Too many moralists begin with a dislike of reality.

The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man nothing else that he...

The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man nothing else that he...

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess...

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess...

If you don't go to other men funerals they won't go to yours.

If you don't go to other men funerals they won't go to yours.

The ant is knowing and wise, but he doesn't know enough to take a vacation.

The ant is knowing and wise, but he doesn't know enough to take a vacation.

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to...

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will...

A baby is born into this world in a state of fear. Total paranoia and...

A baby is born into this world in a state of fear. Total paranoia and...

Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd...

Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd...