“Humanism . . . is not a single hypothesis or theorem, and it dwells on no new facts. It is rather a slow shifting in the philosophic perspective, making things appear as from a new centre of interest or point of sight.” FactsInterestPerspectiveSightHumanismCentreHypothesisShiftingTheoremsPhilosophic Book:The William James Reader Source: The William James Reader
“We must never lose sight of the fact that we must take part in the development, not only of ourselves but of all humanity... I want you to understand that there never was or has been or will be, in the minds of the founders, including myself, the thought of any reward any notice coming to us for this experiment in brotherly cooperation and comradeship, which we initiated and which has developed, not necessarily because of any efforts of ours, into one of the best regarded organizations in the Negro collegiate world.” WorldWantMindHas BeensFactsHumanityLosesEffortDevelopmentOrganizationSightRewardsIncludingExperimentsCooperationFoundersI Want YouBrotherlyComradeship Author:Jewel
“Can imagination act Perpendicular to fact? Can it be a kite that flies Till the Earth , umbrella-wise, Folds and drops away from sight?” FactsEarthImaginationWiseSightFoldsUmbrellaKites Author:Philip Jose Farmer
“It is not better that all felony suspects die than that they escape. Where the suspect poses no immediate threat to the officer and no threat to others, the harm resulting from failing to apprehend him does not justify the use of deadly force to do so. It is no doubt unfortunate when a suspect who is in sight escapes, but the fact that the police arrive a little late or are a little slower afoot does not always justify killing the suspect.” LittlesDoeFactsUseDiesForceDoubtFailingLateSightPoliceThreatKillingHarmNo DoubtJustifySuspectsOfficersUnfortunateFelonyDeadly Force Author:Byron White