“You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.”
Philip Dormer Stanhope“We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.”
Philip Dormer Stanhope“You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.”
Philip Dormer Stanhope“Let blockheads read what blockheads wrote.”
Philip Dormer Stanhope“Ridicule is the best test of truth.”
Philip Dormer Stanhope“In seeking wisdom thou art wise”
in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.