Jacob Moleschott famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

  • I believe it was the great ogre philosopher Gary who observed that complexity is, generally speaking, an illusion of conscious desire. All things exist in as simple a form as necessity dictates. When a thing is labeled 'complex,' that's just a roundabout way of saying you're not observant enough to understand it.

  • There is, first, the desire for strength, for achievement, for adequacy, for confidence in the face of the world, and for independence and freedom. Secondly, we have what we may call the desire for reputation or prestige

  • The future will be like the past, in the sense that, no matter how amazing or technologically advanced a society becomes, the basic human rhythm of petty malevolence, sordid moneygrubbing, and official violence, illuminated by occasional bursts of loyalty or desire or tenderness, will go on.

  • It is true that we may desire much more. But let us use what we have, and God will give us more.

  • Fix'd like a plant on his peculiar spot, To draw nutrition, propagate and rot.

  • Rest and play, are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise

  • The most startling aspect of the nutrition situation in India is that it is not much of an issue in public debates and electoral politics.

  • I think cheerfulness is a fortune in itself.

  • The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.

  • Health and cheerfulness make beauty