In this age, the man who dares to think for himself and to act independently does a service to his race.
He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that.
- Topic: Awareness, Knowledge
- Location: Arches National Park
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It is not because men's desires are strong that they act ill; it is because their consciences are weak.
We can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still.
There is no such thing as absolute certainty, but there is assurance sufficient for the purposes of human life.
The individual is not accountable to society for his actions, insofar as these concern the interests of no person but himself.
To do as one would be done by, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, constitute the ideal perfection of utilitarian morality.
He who lets the world, or his own portion of it, choose his plan of life for him, has no need of any other faculty than the ape-like one of imitation.
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Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half-shut afterwards.
For all men strive to grasp what they do not know, while none strive to grasp what they already know; and all strive to discredit what they do not excel in, while none strive to discredit what they do excel in. This is why there is chaos.
The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.
A problem well-put is half-solved.
If most of us remain ignorant of ourselves, it is because self-knowledge is painful and we prefer the pleasures of illusion.
Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.
No man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge.
Cherish that which is within you, and shut off that which is without; for much knowledge is a curse.
A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country.
The most crucial use of knowledge and education is to understand the importance of developing a good heart.
Teach the ignorant as much as you can; society is culpable in not providing a free education for all and it must answer for the night which it produces. If the soul is left in darkness sins will be committed. The guilty one is not he who commits the sin, but he who causes the darkness.
When you fear something, learn as much about it as you can. Knowledge conquers fear.
The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall.