However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that i

However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue. – Wilhelm von Humboldt

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Wisdom
category

But I do think its important to remember that writers do not have a monopoly of wisdom on their books. They can be wrong about their own books, they can often learn about their own books. – China Mieville

Category:
Wisdom

No one ever found wisdom without also being a fool. Writers, alas, have to be fools in public, while the rest of the human race can cover its tracks. – Erica Jong

Category:
Wisdom

The prince who would know all, must ignore much. – Domitius Afer, translated from Latin

Category:
Wisdom

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination. – Napoleon Bonaparte

Category:
Wisdom

Random Quotes

Isn’t it cool when the days that are supposed to feel good, actually do? – Jim Carrey

Category:
Happiness

It is false to suggest that medical breakthroughs come only through government research. – Roger Wicker

Category:
Medical

I constantly experience failure in that my work is never as good as I want it to be. So I live with failure. – Jeremy Irons

Category:
Failure

I want to travel. Maybe Ill end up living in Norway, making cakes. – Eva Green

Category:
Travel