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19. Henry David Thoreau ‘s quote about . Most of the luxuries, and…
“Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only indispensible, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.”
by Henry David Thoreau -
20. Lafcadio Hearn ‘s quote about . A great many things which…
“A great many things which in times of lesser knowledge we imagined to be superstitious or useless, prove today on examination to have been of immense value to mankind.”
by Lafcadio Hearn -
21. Neil Armstrong ‘s quote about . This is one small step…
“This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
by Neil Armstrong -
22. Seneca ‘s quote about . Fate rules the affairs of…
“Fate rules the affairs of mankind with no recognizable order.”
by Seneca -
23. The Wealth of Nations ‘s quote about ourself, empathy. All for ourselves and nothing…
“All for ourselves and nothing for other people seems, in every age of the world, to have been the vile maxim of the masters of mankind.”
by Adam SmithThe Wealth of Nations -
24. Joseph Conrad ‘s quote about . For the great mass of…
“For the great mass of mankind, the only saving grace needed is a steady fidelity to what is nearest to hand and heart for the short moment of each human effort.”
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25. John Stuart Mill ‘s quote about . Those only are happy who…
“Those only are happy who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness: on the happiness of others, on the improvement of mankind, even on some art or pursuit followed not as a means, but as itself an ideal end. Aiming at something else, they find happiness by the way.”
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26. In response to the British demand of the surrender of Fort Washington ‘s quote about . Actuated by the most glorious…
“Actuated by the most glorious cause that mankind ever fought in, I am determined to defend this post to the very last extremity.”
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27. Ludwig van Beethoven ‘s quote about . Music–the one incorporeal entrance into…
“Music--the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge, which comprehends mankind, but which mankind cannot comprehend.”
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28. H. P. Lovecraft ‘s quote about . The oldest and strongest emotion…
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. And the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
by H. P. Lovecraft -
29. Edith Sodergran ‘s quote about . The inner fire is the…
“The inner fire is the most important thing mankind possesses.”
by Edith Sodergran -
30. Ludwig van Beethoven ‘s quote about . Music, verily, is the mediator…
“Music, verily, is the mediator between intellectual and sensuous life... the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend.”
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31. Lord Essex ‘s quote about Genius, respect. Genius is entitled to respect…
“Genius is entitled to respect only when it promotes the peace and improves the happiness of mankind.”
by Lord Essex -
32. John Tillotson ‘s quote about ignorance. Ignorance and inconsideration are the…
“Ignorance and inconsideration are the two great causes of the ruin of mankind.”
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33. Ralph Waldo Emerson ‘s quote about conversation. Conversation is an art in…
“Conversation is an art in which a man has all mankind for his competitors, for it is that which all are practising every day while they live.”
by Ralph Waldo Emerson -
34. The Odyssey ‘s quote about . Dreams surely are difficult, confusing,…
“Dreams surely are difficult, confusing, and not everything in them is brought to pass for mankind. For fleeting dreams have two gates: one is fashioned of horn and one of ivory. Those which pass through the one of sawn ivory are deceptive, bringing tidings which come to nought, but those which issue from the one of polished horn bring true results when a mortal sees them.”
by HomerThe Odyssey -
35. Woody Allen ‘s quote about mandkind. More than any time in…
“More than any time in history mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness, the other to total extinction. Let us pray that we have the wisdom to choose correctly.”
by Woody Allen
