
Tag: philosopher
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book quotes, Dutch, philosopher, Quotes for Now, writer
“Picture the prince… a man ignorant of the law, well-nigh an enemy to his people’s advantage, while intent on his personal convenience… a hater of learning, freedom and truth, without…”

“Few things have done more harm than the belief on the part of individuals or groups that they are in sole possession of the truth and that those who differ need suppressing.”

“We define our identity always in dialogue with, sometimes in struggle against, the things our significant others want to see in us…”

philosopher, Quotes for Now, truth
“truth is a matter that can withstand mockery”

“The greatest braggarts are usually the biggest cowards.”

philosopher, Quotes for Now, statesman
“If ye love wealth better than liberty… May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!”

“Always appear what you are, and you will not pass through existence without enjoying its genuine blessings, love and respect.”

“In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”
