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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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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 man can fail many times, but he isnt a failure until he begins to blame somebody else. – John Burroughs

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Philosophy is a state of fermentation, a process without final outcome. – Esa Saarinen

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Upon the whole, I am inclined to think that the far greater part, if not all, of those difficulties which have hitherto amused philosophers, and blocked up the way to knowledge, are entirely owing to our selves. That we have first raised a dust, and then complain, we cannot see. – George Berkeley

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Philosophers make imaginary laws for imaginary commonwealths, and their discourses are as the stars, which give little light because they are so high. – Francis Bacon

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

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