Instead of establishing facts, we have to overthrow errors; instead of ascertaining what is, we have to chase from our imaginations what is not. Frances Wright ascertainchaseerror Change image and share on social
And when did mere preaching do any good? Put something in the place of these things. Fill the vacuum of the mind. Frances Wright fillgoodmere Change image and share on social
Speak of change, and the world is in alarm. And yet where do we not see change? Frances Wright alarmchangespeak Change image and share on social
The simplest principles become difficult of practice, when habits, formed in error, have been fixed by time, and the simplest truths hard to receive when prejudice has warped the mind. Frances Wright difficulterrorfix Change image and share on social
If they exert it not for good, they will for evil; if they advance not knowledge, they will perpetuate ignorance. Frances Wright advanceevilexert Change image and share on social
Awaken its powers, and it will respect itself. Frances Wright awakenpowerrespect Change image and share on social
All that I say is, examine, inquire. Look into the nature of things. Search out the grounds of your opinions, the for and against. Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you. Frances Wright examinefaithground share on social
If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment. Frances Wright bestirbringcontent share on social
Man has been adjudged a social animal. Frances Wright adjudgeanimalman Change image and share on social
We hear of the wealth of nations, of the powers of production, of the demand and supply of markets, and we forget that these words mean no more, if they mean any thing, then the happiness, and the labor, and the necessities of men. Frances Wright demandforgethappiness share on social
