Culture is only true when implicitly critical, and the mind which forgets this revenges itself in the critics it breeds. Criticism is an indispensable element of culture. – Theodor Wiesengrund Adorno Category: Criticism
Oh, how great peace and quietness would he possess who should cut off all vain anxiety and place all his confidence in God. – Thomas a Kempis Category: Peace
If you wish to appear agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you know already. – Johann Kaspar Lavater Category: Society
The best medicine I know for rheumatism is to thank the Lord that it aint gout. – Josh Billings Category: best