"We receive the truths of science by compulsion. Nothing but ignorance is able to resist them."

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Source : Chauncey Wright (2003). “Philosphical Discussions”, p.76, A&C Black

Chauncey Wright

#Ignorance Quotes #Able Quotes #Compulsion Quotes

“Enjoy failure and learn from it. You never learn from success.”
“Successful people, in all callings, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge related to their major purpose, business, or profession.”
“I remember serving in Vietnam in that war, and many of us at the major Lieutenant Colonel, colonel level were frustrated that no one in the U.S. wanted to debate it that way.”
“I am not unaware how unpopular on this floor are the sentiments I am about to advocate.”
“When you're my age, you'll see that it is wiser to make your own decisions than let time make decisions for you.”
“A ball will always come to rest halfway down a hill, unless there is sand or water at the bottom.”
“Let go of the things you don't love about your childhood, and keep the things you love. Let go of the things you don't love about your adolescent and adult years, and keep the good things. Just keep the things you love about your whole life.”
“Whoever controls the volume of money in any country is absolute master of all industry and commerce.”

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