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The true spirit of delight,

The true spirit of delight, the exaltation, the sense of being more than Man, which is the touchstone of the highest excellence, is to be found in mathematics as surely as in poetry.
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Every living thing is a

Every living thing is a sort of imperialist, seeking to transform as much as possible of its environment into itself.
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Man is a credulous animal,

Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something; in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.
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We have, in fact, two

We have, in fact, two kinds of morality side by side: one which we preach but do not practice, and another which we practice but seldom preach.
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The fact that an opinion

The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.
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Hatred of enemies is easier

Hatred of enemies is easier and more intense than love of friends. But from men who are more anxious to injure opponents than to benefit the world at large no great good is to be expected.
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Patriots always talk of dying

Patriots always talk of dying for their country and never of killing for their country.
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Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly

Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.
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Government can easily exist without

Government can easily exist without laws, but law cannot exist without government.
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Man is a credulous animal,

Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.
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