"Respect for the dignity of others includes treating them as rational creatures capable of being persuadad by rational argument, even in the face of frequent evidence to the contrary."

-- Richard John Neuhaus

#Faces Quotes #Dignity Quotes #Argument Quotes

“Every man and woman in society has one big duty. That is, to take care of his or her own self. This is a social duty. For, fortunately, the matter stands so that the duty of making the best of one's self individually is not a separate thing from the duty of filling one's place in society, but the two are one, and the latter is accomplished when the former is done”

Source : William Graham Sumner (1903). “What Social Classes Owe to Each Other”, p.98, Ludwig von Mises Institute
“If the rest of his foursome are bunched directly behind his ball, or assume the foetal position with their backs to the tee, the golfer is reminded that his drive tends to be erratic. More cruel yet is for his opponent to stand directly in the projected line of flight, as the safest place to be.”
“There are other places, surely, for other people, but for me there is one place, Ann â€¨Arbor, for there it was I discovered what lifes bright possibilities were.”
“When we lose people we love, we should never disturb their souls, whether living or dead. Instead. we should find consolation in an object that reminds you of them, something...I don't know...even an earring”
“Accept the long night patiently, quietly, humbly, and resignedly as intended for your true good. It is not a punishment for sin committed but an instrument of annihilating egoism.”

Source : Paul Brunton (1988). “Advanced contemplation: The peace within you”, Larson Pubn
“I've no use for talking, would just as soon store paper clips in my mouth.”
“I'm looking forward to a future where there are roles of greater vulnerability and humor involved.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“This is the great object held out by this association; and the means of attaining it is illumination, enlightening the understanding by the sun of reason which will dispell the clouds of superstition and of prejudice.”

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