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The theory of Communism may be summed up in one sentence: Abolish all private property.
One is astonished in the study of history at the recurrence of the idea that evil must be forgotten, distorted, skimmed over. We must not remember that Daniel Webster got drunk but only that he was a splendid constitutional lawyer. We must forget that George Washington was a slave owner . . . and simply remember the things we regard as creditable and inspiring. The difficulty, of course, with this philosophy is that history loses its value as an incentive and example; it paints perfect man and noble nations, but it does not tell the truth.
To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to convert an atheist by scripture.
Children are the boldest philosophers. They enter life naked, not covered by the smallest fig leaf of dogma, absolutes, creeds. This is why every question they ask is so absurdly naïve and so frighteningly complex.
Having a young child explain something exciting he has seen is the finest example of communication you will ever hear or see. — Bob Talbert
Philosophy has a practical power: it contributes to the changing of the world. ― Umberto Eco
My philosophy is I'm raising future adults, not children.
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time. — Charles M. Schulz
This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness. ― Dalai Lama XIV
He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at. ― Epictetus
