The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. Herbert Spencer actionaimeducation Change image and share on social
The fact disclosed by a survey of the past that majorities have been wrong must not blind us to the complementary fact that majorities have usually not been entirely wrong. Herbert Spencer blindcomplementarydisclose Change image and share on social
In science the important thing is to modify and change one's ideas as science advances. Herbert Spencer advancechangeidea Change image and share on social
Education has for its object the formation of character. Herbert Spencer charactereducationformation Change image and share on social
People are beginning to see that the first requisite to success in life is to be a good animal. Herbert Spencer animalbegingood Change image and share on social
Music must take rank as the highest of the fine arts - as the one which, more than any other, ministers to the human spirit. Herbert Spencer artfinehigh Change image and share on social
An argument fatal to the communist theory, is suggested by the fact, that a desire for property is one of the elements of our nature. Herbert Spencer argumentcommunistdesire Change image and share on social
The more specific idea of Evolution now reached is - a change from an indefinite, incoherent homogeneity to a definite, coherent heterogeneity, accompanying the dissipation of motion and integration of matter. Herbert Spencer accompanychangecoherent share on social
Government is essentially immoral. Herbert Spencer essentiallygovernmentimmoral Change image and share on social