The man himself must become other than he was if he wants to comprehend truth — must become as true as truth itself. Max Stirner (1806 – 1856)
Max Stirner Quote – “Who is it that is to become free? You, I, we…”
Who is it that is to become free? You, I, we. Free from what? From everything that is not you, not I, not we. I, therefore, am the seed that is to be freed from all wrappings, and free from all confining shells. Max Stirner (1806 – 1856)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “A singular strength of mind…”
A singular strength of mind is therefore required to enable a man to live among others consistently with his own ideas and convictions, to be master of himself, and not fall into the habits or exhibit the same passions as those with whom he associates. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “There is nothing more useful to man…”
There is nothing more useful to man than that which most agrees with his own nature. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “Those who are believed to be the most mild and humble…”
Those who are believed to be the most mild and humble are usually the most ambitious and envious. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “One who uses his understanding correctly…”
It follows absolutely, that one who uses his understanding correctly, can fall a prey to no sorrow. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “I saw that all things which occasioned me any anxiety…”
I saw that all things which occasioned me any anxiety or fear had in themselves nothing of good or evil, except in so far as the mind was moved by them. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Baruch Spinoza Quote – “He who would distinguish the true from the false…”
He who would distinguish the true from the false must have a clear idea of what is true and false. Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677)
Walt Whitman Quote – “A heroic person walks at his ease…”
A heroic person walks at his ease through and out of that custom or precedent or authority that suits him not. Walt Whitman (1819 – 1892)
Soren Kierkegaard Quote – “Do you not know that there comes a midnight hour…?”
Do you not know that there comes a midnight hour when every one has to throw off his mask? Do you believe that life will always let itself be mocked? Do you think you can slip away a little before midnight in order to avoid this? Or are you not terrified by it? I have seen men in real life […]