Quote by Alexander Herzen
Unaware of the absurdity of it, we introduce our own petty househo

Unaware of the absurdity of it, we introduce our own petty household rules into the economy of the universe for which the life of generations, peoples, of entire planets, has no importance in relation to the general development. – Alexander Herzen

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It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this. – Alexander Herzen

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Slavery is the first step towards civilization. In order to develop it is necessary that things should be much better for some and much worse for others, then those who are better off can develop at the expense of others. – Alexander Herzen

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Would it be possible to stand still on one spot more majestically — while simulating a triumphant march forward — than it is done by the two English Houses of Parliament? – Alexander Herzen

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Theories that go counter to the facts of human nature are foredoomed. – Edith Hamilton

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Treat with utmost respect your power of forming opinions, for this power alone guards you against making assumptions that are contrary to nature and judgments that overthrow the rule of reason. – Marcus Aurelius

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I never guess. It is a shocking habit — destructive to the logical faculty. – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Even for practical purposes theory generally turns out the most important thing in the end. – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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