Quotes
The Only Fence Against the World…
“Any student of American history, particularly of the revolution and the formation of the Constitution, out of necessity should read this book.”
The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.
— John Locke, philosopher (1632-1704)
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It Is Not so Much Our Friends’ Help…
“Anyone interested in a gentle, humane and non-superstitious philosophy of life will find the writings of Epicurus of great interest.”
It is not so much our friends’ help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us.
— Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE)
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We Should Not Write…
Institutio Oratoria is a twelve-volume textbook on the theory and practice of rhetoric by Roman rhetorician Quintilian.
We should not write so that it is possible for the reader to understand us, but so that it is impossible for him to misunderstand us.
— Quintilian (Marcus Fabius Quintilianus), rhetorician (c. 35-100)
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If You Want to Build…
If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author and aviator (1900-1944)
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The Best Way…
“If you are interested in learning more about health and longevity, I recommend reading this book, and I wonder if this was helpful.” L. Power
The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.
— Linus Pauling, chemist, peace activist, author, educator; Nobel Prize in chemistry, Nobel Peace Prize (1901-1994)