Sympathy is the first condition of criticism. Henri Frederic Amiel conditioncriticismsympathy Change image and share on social
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence. Henri Frederic Amiel equallyfalsehoodoutrage Change image and share on social
It is not what he had, or even what he does which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is. Henri Frederic Amiel expressmanworth Change image and share on social
For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will. Henri Frederic Amiel actioncombineenergy Change image and share on social
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind. Henri Frederic Amiel darkgladdenhaste 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
There is no respect for others without humility in one's self. Henri Frederic Amiel humilityrespect Change image and share on social
To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching. To attain it we must be able to guess what will interest; we must learn to read the childish soul as we might a piece of music. Then, by simply changing the key, we keep up the attraction and vary the song. Henri Frederic Amiel artattainattraction share on social
Sacrifice, which is the passion of great souls, has never been the law of societies. Henri Frederic Amiel greatlawpassion 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
