“And a more foolish notion can scarcely be imagined, it being obvious that the reader is only informed of what the writer wishes him to know, and is thus seduced into believing almost anything.” KnowsBelieveWishReaderNotionObviousFoolish Book:An Instance of the Fingerpost Source: An Instance of the Fingerpost
“Philosophy cannot be extinguished, though men will try ... The spirit seeks the light, that is its nature. It wishes to return to its origin, and must forever try to reach enlightenment.” MenTryingPhilosophyLightSpiritWishForeverReturnEnlightenment Author:Iain Pears
“Manlius ... took care in his invitations, actively sought to exclude from his circle crude and vulgar men like Caius Valerius. But they were all around; it was Manlius who lived in a dream world, and his bubble of civility was becoming smaller and smaller. Caius Valerius, powerful member of a powerful family, had never even heard of Plato. A hundred, even fifty years before, such an absurdity would have been inconceivable. Now it was surprising if such a man did know anything of philosophy, and even if it was explained, he would not wish to understand.” IfsKnowsMenWorldYearsHas BeensPhilosophyDreamCareWishPowerfulHeardBecomingMembersHundredCirclesFiftySurprisingBubblesAbsurdityPlatoVulgarInvitationsCivilityCrudeDream World Book:Dream of Scipio Source: Dream of Scipio
