What did Thomas Burnet mean by: What a rude Lump our World is that we are so apt to dote upon. Thomas Burnet Theologian and scholar · Scotland Copy
It’s stupid the way people extrapolate the past — and not slightly stupid, but massively stupid. Read explanation Charlie Munger Business person
The public is never pleased with what we do, wanting always a copy of what we have done. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
The pleasure we feel in criticizing robs us from being moved by very beautiful things. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France