“Agitators and declaimers may heat the blood, but they do not illumine the mind.”
Quote by John Lancaster Spalding
Work
Aphorisms and Reflections: Conduct, Culture and Religion
This book delves into the essence of human conduct, exploring the intricate relationship between culture and religion through a series of aphorisms and reflections. It examines the principles that govern social interactions and the profound impact of religious beliefs on individual and collective behavior. more
Author
John Lancaster Spalding
John Lancaster Spalding was a prominent American author whose works spanned a variety of fields including history, literature, and philosophy, leaving a profound impact on posterity. more
You May Also Like
Source: Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals
“Learning philosophy is learning a particular kind of intuitive understanding.”
Source: Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals
“Jesus was an anarchist savior. That's what the Gospels tell us.”
Source: Tradition and Revolution
“In both rich and poor nations consumption is polarized while expectation is equalized.”
Source: Tradition and Revolution
“People need new tools to work with rather than new tools that work for them.”
Source: Lord of the Flies