Quote by Georg Simmel
In the latter case life rests upon a thousand presuppositions whic

In the latter case life rests upon a thousand presuppositions which the individual can never trace back to their origins, and verify but which he must accept upon faith and belief. – Georg Simmel

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Discretion is nothing other than the sense of justice with respect to the sphere of the intimate contents of life. – Georg Simmel

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respect
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Every relationship between two individuals or two groups will be characterized by the ratio of secrecy that is involved in it. – Georg Simmel

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relationship
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For, to be a stranger is naturally a very positive relation it is a specific form of interaction. – Georg Simmel

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positive
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Faith
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It would make life much easier if I could have total faith and not question everything all the time, but I cant do it and I wont do it. – Joey Skaggs

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Faith is putting all your eggs in God’s basket, then counting your blessings before they hatch. – Ramona C. Carroll

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The Bible is our rule of faith and doctrine. – Ellen G. White

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If there was no faith there would be no living in this world. We could not even eat hash with any safety. – Josh Billings

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Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice. – Will Durant

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What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye. – Horace

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People who think theyre generous to a fault usually think thats their only fault. – Sydney J. Harris

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