Man will do many things to get himself loved; he will do all things to get himself envied. – Mark Twain, Following the Equator, 1897 Category: Humankind
We may be the intelligent species, but we are certainly not the smartest! – Kyle Short Category: Humankind
Evolution: one small step for man, one giant leap backward for mankind. – Terri Guillemets Category: Humankind
I demand of you, and of the whole world, that you show me a generic character… by which to distinguish between Man and Ape. I myself most assuredly know of none. – Carl Linnaeus, 1788 Category: Humankind
Written poetry is worth reading once, and then should be destroyed. Let the dead poets make way for others. – Antonin Artaud Category: Poetry
Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us. – Socrates Category: Prayer
In the frank expression of conflicting opinions lies the greatest promise of wisdom in governmental action. – Louis D. Brandeis Category: Wisdom
