“We imagine much more appropriately an artisan on his toilet seat or on his wife than a great president, venerable by his demeanorand his ability. It seems to us that they do not stoop from their lofty thrones even to live.” SeemsPresidentImaginationAbilityWifeImagineHuman NatureAppearanceSeatsThronesToiletsLoftyStoopsArtisansGreat PresidentsToilet Seat Book:Complete Essays Source: Complete Essays
“Since there is no single set of abilities running throughout human nature, there is no single curriculum which all should undergo. Rather, the schools should teach everything that anyone is interested in learning.” ShouldHumansRunningSchoolAbilityTeachLearningHuman NatureCurriculum Author:John Dewey
“One never gets to know a person's character better than by watching his behavior during decisive moments.... It is always only danger which forces the most deeply hidden strengths and abilities of a human being to come forth.” KnowsHumansPersonsMomentsCharacterForceHuman BeingsAbilityStrengthHuman NatureDangerBehaviorDecisive MomentsHidden Strength Author:Stefan Zweig
“...in the acquisition of this blessing human nature can find no better helper than Love. I declare that it is the duty of every man to honour Love, and I honour and practice the mysteries of Love in an especial degree myself, and recommend the same to others, and I praise the power and valour of Love to the best of my ability both now and always.” MenHumansAbilityPracticeMysteryHuman NatureDutyBlessingDegreesPraiseEvery ManHonourAcquisitionHelpersValourMystery Of Love Author:Socrates
“To object that the facts about human nature set limits on our ability to change the world and ourselves makes about as much sense as the lament that our lack of wings sets limits on our ability to 'fly' as far as eagles under our own power.” WorldHumansFactsAbilityHuman NatureObjectsLimitsWingsChanging The WorldEaglesLamentAbility To Change Author:Noam Chomsky
“During my eighty-seven years I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.” ThinkingNeedsYearsDoneWholeCharacterIndividualAbilityTechnologyHuman NatureSelf HelpRevolutionEthicsSevenTechnologicalSeven YearsEightySuccessionGood CharacterJudoBest Character Book:Baruch: My own story Source: Baruch: My own story
“It is human nature to look away from illness. We don't enjoy a reminder of our own fragile mortality. That's why writing on the Internet has become a lifesaver for me. My ability to think and write have not been affected. And on the Web, my real voice finds expression.” ThinkingWritingHumansLooksRealEnjoyVoiceAbilityHuman NatureExpressionInternetIllnessProgrammingAffectedMortalityFragileReminders Author:Roger Ebert
“Man has no ability to repair this damaged planet. The flaw in human nature is too great. God is our only hope!” MenHumansAbilityHuman NaturePlanetsFlaws Author:Billy Graham