Common sense is calculation applied to life. Henri Frederic Amiel applycalculationcommon Change image and share on social
Uncertainty is the refuge of hope. Henri Frederic Amiel hoperefugeuncertainty Change image and share on social
Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender. Henri Frederic Amiel animalbeginhumanity Change image and share on social
Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers. Henri Frederic Amiel desiredutypower Change image and share on social
Pure truth cannot be assimilated by the crowd; it must be communicated by contagion. Henri Frederic Amiel assimilatecommunicatecontagion Change image and share on social
Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism, and doubt. Henri Frederic Amiel actioncriticismdoubt Change image and share on social
He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature... is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life. Henri Frederic Amiel askimprovementliable Change image and share on social
To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy. Henri Frederic Amiel conquercouragehappy Change image and share on social
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. Henri Frederic Amiel actbegincompletion Change image and share on social
Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart. Henri Frederic Amiel heartintelligenceman Change image and share on social
