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One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not

One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then. – John Burroughs

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I have discovered the secret of happiness – it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy. – John Burroughs

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If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the old theology must go. – John Burroughs

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A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing. – Ambrose Bierce

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What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind. – George Berkeley

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Real philosophy seeks rather to solve than to deny. – Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

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We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do. – Francis Bacon

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