Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults, a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to hide from us our favorite sin. Henri Frederic Amiel apologyfaultfavorite Change image and share on social
Materialism coarsens and petrifies everything, making everything vulgar, and every truth false. Henri Frederic Amiel coarsenfalsemake 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
Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark. Henri Frederic Amiel awaitflintforce 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
Thought is a kind of opium; it can intoxicate us, while still broad awake; it can make transparent the mountains and everything that exists. Henri Frederic Amiel awakebroadexist Change image and share on social
Society lives by faith, and develops by science. Henri Frederic Amiel developfaithlive Change image and share on social
Woman is the salvation or the destruction of the family. She carries its destiny in the folds of her mantle. Henri Frederic Amiel carrydestinydestruction Change image and share on social
Everything you need for better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library. Henri Frederic Amiel futureguesslibrary Change image and share on social
The fire which enlightens is the same fire which consumes. Henri Frederic Amiel consumeenlightenfire Change image and share on social
