“If we listen to our self-love, we shall estimate our lot less by what it is than by what it is not; shall dwell upon its hindrances and be blind to its possibilities; and, comparing it only with imaginary lives, shall indulge in flattering dreams of what we should do if we had but power, and give if we had but wealth, and be if we had no temptations.”
Quote by James Martineau
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Tides of the Spirit: Selections from the Writings of James Martineau
This compilation gathers a selection of works by James Martineau, a 19th-century philosopher and theologian, focusing on the nature of the human spirit and its journey towards understanding and enlightenment. more
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James Martineau
James Martineau was a British philosopher born on April 21, 1805, and died on January 11, 1900. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by German classical philosophy and British positivism, mainly focusing on ethics and religious philosophy. more
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