Evariste Quotes & Sayings

On re-entering cultivated lands, the agitation, perplexity, and turmoil of civilization oppressed and suffocated us; the air seemed to fail us, and we felt every moment as if about to die of asphyxia. — Evariste Regis Huc

An author never does more damage to his readers than when he hides a difficulty. — Evariste Galois

Competence, Courage, Confident! — Lailah Gifty Akita

Unfortunately what is little recognized is that the most worthwhile scientific books are those in which the author clearly indicates what he does not know; for an author most hurts his readers by concealing difficulties. — Evariste Galois

Using cold facts and figures, leaders throughout the West must become more transparent with their citizens in explaining their decisions and their choices in global markets. — Victor Ponta

The analysts try in vain to conceal the fact that they do not deduce: they combine, they compose ... when they do arrive at the truth they stumble over it after groping their way along. — Evariste Galois

A study of family portraits is enough to convert a man to the theory of reincarnation. — Arthur Conan Doyle

May the sacred light shine on your path. — Lailah Gifty Akita

If you think you need to forgive anyone ... you got it all wrong. — Vivian Amis

Look beyond the individual to the cause of his misery. — Henry Ford

Until when will the poor youngsters be obliged to listen or to repeat all day long? When will they be given some time to reflect on this accumulation of knowledge, to be able to coordinate [find a pattern in] this endless multitude of propositions, in these unrelated calculations?...Students are less interested in learning than passing their exams. — Evariste Galois