Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quoteShare via Email Print this Page Daily Quotes Archives2002-01-15 Jan 15, 2002Till then we shall be content to admit openly, what you (religionists) whisper under your breath or hide in technical jargon, that the ancient secret is a secret still; that man knows nothing of the Infinite and Absolute; and that, knowing nothing, he had better not be dogmatic about his ignorance. And, meanwhile, we will endeavour to be as charitable as possible, and whilst you trumpet forth officially your contempt for our skepticism, we will at least try to believe that you are imposed upon by your own bluster.~ Leslie Stephen Jan 14, 2002There is, in fact, no reason to believe that any given natural phenomenon, however marvelous it may seem today, will remain forever inexplicable. Soon or late the laws governing the production of life itself will be discovered in the laboratory, and man may set up business as a creator on his own account. The thing, indeed, is not only conceivable; it is even highly probable.~ H. L. Mencken Jan 11, 2002Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.~ Brendan GillWhen we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.~ Mark Twain Jan 10, 2002Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.~ ConfuciusThe most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.~ Albert Einstein Jan 9, 2002Thus it happens in matters of state; for knowing afar off (which it is only given a prudent man to do) the evils that are brewing, they are easily cured. But when, for want of such knowledge, they are allowed to grow so that everyone can recognize them, there is no longer any remedy to be found.~ Niccolo Machiavelli Previous week's quotes Next week's quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print