Quotes from thinkers, old and new, about how the humanities relate to our lives.
3110, 2017
Doubting wisely to achieve soundness of mind and body
Why doubt can lead to self-assurance and independence of judgement, which is manifest in one's outward demeanor.
2510, 2017
Our voices and their deeper meaning
Our voices record our selves, through and beyond the spoken word.
1910, 2017
Art, beauty, and freedom
Finding personality in the spirit of freedom through beauty.
1410, 2017
Personality in the modern machine age
Personality is a struggle for, and achievement of, inwardness.
210, 2017
The mockery of Science and the flight to outer space
Science and its mockery of the human drive for outer limits.
2709, 2017
The stages of criticism
Is the path of criticism really a path to understanding?
2009, 2017
The sublimity of intuition, in humanity and in the natural world
Our intuitions may have sublime origin, amid our doubts, no matter how grave.
409, 2017
The habits of learning, for good or ill, in tune with the times
Our habits are part of our education for better and worse.
2908, 2017
Hearing what is simple amid the technological noise
The simple remains to be heard in a time of technology.
2208, 2017
Love, beauty, and the quest for wisdom
Love for beauty may lead to higher wisdom.