Herbert Butterfield Famous Quotes
But the greatest menace to our civilization today is the conflict between giant organized systems of self-righteousness -- each system only too delighted to find that the other is wicked -- each only too glad that the sins give it the pretext for still deeper hatred and animosity.
The academic mind can eat away the very basis of its own assurance ... produce contortions when it tries to bend over backward ... allow itself to be dismayed by the picture it has created of relentless historical process.
"The very fact of its finding itself in agreement with other minds perturbs it, so that it hunts for points of divergence, feeling the urgent need to make it clear that at least it reached the same conclusions by a different route."
Herbert Butterfield Quotations
"If you are poor, shun association with him who measures men with the yardstick of riches."
Kahlil Gibran
It is a great thing to know our vices.
Cicero
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
Confucius
Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock.
Ben Hecht
There is a New America every morning when we wake up. It is upon us whether we will it or not.
Adlai E Jr Stevenson
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is."
Jan L A van de Snepscheut
Wonder is what sets us apart from other life forms. No other species wonders about the meaning of existence or the complexity of the universe or themselves.
Herbert W Boyer
"Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength."
Henry Ward Beecher
Yesterday is a canceled check tomorrow is a promissory note today is the only cash you have -- so spend it wisely.
Kay Lyons
The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it.
Mack R Douglas