It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important principle of life that the most likely way to reach a goal is to be aiming not at that goal itself but at some more ambitious goal beyond it. Arnold J. Toynbee aimambitiousgoal Change image and share on social
Apathy can be overcome by enthusiasm, and enthusiasm can only be aroused by two things: first, an ideal, with takes the imagination by storm, and second, a definite intelligible plan for carrying that ideal into practice. Arnold J. Toynbee apathyarousecarry share on social
The equation of religion with belief is rather recent. Arnold J. Toynbee beliefequationrecent Change image and share on social
History not used is nothing, for all intellectual life is action, like practical life, and if you don't use the stuff well, it might as well be dead. Arnold J. Toynbee actiondeadhistory Change image and share on social
Sooner or later, man has always had to decide whether he worships his own power or the power of God. Arnold J. Toynbee decidegodman Change image and share on social
The immense cities lie basking on the beaches of the continent like whales that have taken to the land. Arnold J. Toynbee baskbeachcity Change image and share on social
The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play. Arnold J. Toynbee accomplishmentblurline Change image and share on social
I can not think of any circumstances in which advertising would not be an evil. Arnold J. Toynbee advertisecircumstanceevil Change image and share on social
A life which does not go into action is a failure. Arnold J. Toynbee actionfailurelife Change image and share on social
A city that outdistances man's walking powers is a trap for man. Arnold J. Toynbee citymanoutdistance Change image and share on social
