Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world. – Arthur Schopenhauer, “Studies in Pessimism,” Psychological Observations, 1851
If anyone were to be willing to trace his descent through an ape as his grandfather, would he be willing to trace his descent similarly on the side of his grandmother? – Samuel Wilberforce
Maturity: Be able to stick with a job until it is finished. Be able to bear an injustice without having to get even. Be able to carry money without spending it. Do your duty without being supervised. – Ann Landers