“When a man's life is over, it remains true that he was one sort of man and not another. A man who understands himself under the form of eternity knows the quality that eternally belongs to him, and knows that he cannot wholly die, even if he would, for when the movement of his life is over, the truth of his life remains.”
This book delves into the philosophical ideas of Baruch Spinoza, focusing on his comprehensive system of ethics and metaphysics, which includes discussions on the nature of God, the human mind, and the relationship between individuals and the universe. more
George Santayana was an American philosopher, essayist, and critic renowned for his unique philosophical thoughts and profound insights into culture, art, and science. His philosophy emphasizes individualism, naturalism, and pragmatism, and his works have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy and culture. more
“The kind of lawyer you hope the other fellow has.”
“It would be better to have no laws at all, than to have too many.”
“Laws teach us to know when we commit injury and when we suffer it.”
“To succeed in the other trades, capacity must be shown; in the law, concealment of it will do.”