Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.Ludwig Wittgenstein

The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.Harry Golden

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say.Will Durant

It may be that the old astrologers had the truth exactly reversed, when they believed that the stars controlled the destinies of men. The time may come when men control the destinies of stars.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

It may be that the old astrologers had the truth exactly reversed, when they believed that the stars controlled the destinies of men. The time may come when men control the destinies of stars.Arthur C. Clarke

I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale.Marie Curie

Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.Leonardo da Vinci

My way of joking is to tell the truth. It is the funniest joke in the world.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

My way of joking is to tell the truth. It is the funniest joke in the world.George Bernard Shaw

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense.

by ikazuchi on August 6, 2007

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense.Carl Sagan