Man can acquire accomplishments or he can become an animal, whichever he wants. God makes the animals, man makes himself.
Quote, saying and phrase by: G. C. Lichtenberg
Nothing is more conducive to peace of mi…
Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.
Quote, saying and phrase by: G. C. Lichtenberg
The sure conviction that we could if we …
The sure conviction that we could if we wanted to is the reason so many good minds are idle.
Quote, saying and phrase by: G. C. Lichtenberg
There are people who think that everythi…
There are people who think that everything one does with a serious face is sensible.
Quote, saying and phrase by: G. C. Lichtenberg
To read means to borrow to create out of…
To read means to borrow to create out of one’s readings is paying off one’s debts.
Quote, saying and phrase by: G. C. Lichtenberg
To receive applause for works which do n…
To receive applause for works which do not demand all our powers hinders our advance towards a perfecting of our spirit. It usually means that thereafter we stand still.
Quote, saying and phrase by: G. C. Lichtenberg