Obiettivi Quotes & Sayings

Contend not in wisdom with a fool, for thy sense maketh much of his conceit; And some errors never would have thriven, had it not been for learned refutation. — Martin Farquhar Tupper

When I say only himself, I mean directly, and in the first instance: for whatever affects himself, may affect others through himself; and the objection which may be grounded on this contingency, will receive consideration in the sequel. This, then, is the appropriate region of human liberty. — John Stuart Mill

Hell, I suppose if you stick around long enough they have to say something nice about you. — Ava Gardner

Mathematics may be likened to a large rock whose interior composition we wish to examine. The older mathematicians appear as persevering stone cutters slowly attempting to demolish the rock from the outside with hammer and chisel. The later mathematicians resemble expert miners who seek vulnerable veins, drill into these strategic places, and then blast the rock apart with well placed internal charges. — Howard Whitley Eves

Look at the body as a royal chariot to which the ignorant cling, while the wise let go. — Thich Nhat Hanh