“Science has always promised two things not necessarily related; an increase first in our powers, second in our happiness or wisdom, and we have come to realize that it is the first and less important of the two promises which it has kept most abundantly.”
This book delves into the transformative period of the early 20th century, examining the evolving cultural and social landscape of the time. more
Joseph Wood Krutch was an American writer known for his literary criticism and nature writing. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and nature. Born on November 25, 1893, he passed away on May 22, 1970. more
“Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom.”
“They who prosper take on airs of vanity.”
“We crave support in vanity, as we do in religion, and never forgive contradictions in that sphere.”
“There are no grades of vanity; there are only grades of ability in concealing it.”
“Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.”
“It's always our touches of vanity that manage to betray us.”