Now I believe I can hear the philosophers protesting that it can only be misery to live in folly, illusion, deception and ignorance, but it isn't -it's human.
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Nationality: Dutch Type: Philosopher Born: October 26, 1466 Death: July 12, 1536 |
To appreciate and use correctly a valuable maxim requires a genius; a vital appropriating exercise of mind closely allied to that which first created it.
The man who is intent on making the most of his opportunities is too busy to bother about luck.

