Benamar Herrera Quotes & Sayings

Those who tell of two ways and praise one are recognized as prophets or great teachers. They save men from confusion and hard choices. They offer a single choice that is easy to make because those who do not take the path that is commended to them live a wretched life. To walk far on this path may be difficult, but the choice is easy, and to hear the celebration of this path is pleasant. Wisdom offers simple schemes, but truth is not so simple. — Martin Buber

When you lay down a proposition which is forthwith controverted, it is of course optional with you to take up the cudgels in its defence. If you are deeply convinced of its truth, you will perhaps be content to leave it to take care of itself; or, at all events, you will not go out of your way to push its fortunes; for you will reflect that in the long run an opinion often borrows credit from the forbearance of its patrons. In the long run, we say; it will meanwhile cost you an occasional pang to see your cherished theory turned into a football by the critics. A football is not, as such, a very respectable object, and the more numerous the players, the more ridiculous it becomes. Unless, therefore, you are very confident of your ability to rescue it from the chaos of kicks, you will best consult its interests by not mingling in the game. — Henry James

God has not the slightest need for our proofs. — Karl Barth

Great affection is often the cause of violent animosity. The quarrels of men often arise from too great a familiarity. — Saskya Pandita

Why do You Send Fools To judge My Work? — Michelangelo Buonarroti

When you are abandoned as a child, you are never able to forget that people are capable of leaving, even if they never do. — Sarah Addison Allen

Great thinkers are the grateful thankers - the real greats live gratefully. — Ann Voskamp