Americans seem sometimes to believe that if you are a thinker you must be a frowning bore, because thinking is so damn serious. Jacques Maritain americanbeardamn Change image and share on social
Poetry proceeds from the totality of man, sense, imagination, intellect, love, desire, instinct, blood and spirit together. Jacques Maritain blooddesireimagination Change image and share on social
A single idea, if it is right, saves us the labor of an infinity of experiences. Jacques Maritain experienceideainfinity Change image and share on social
The great and admirable strength of America consists in this, that America is truly the American people. Jacques Maritain admirableamericaamerican Change image and share on social
The poet knows himself only on the condition that things resound in him, and that in him, at a single awakening, they and he come forth together out of sleep. Jacques Maritain awakenconditionpoet Change image and share on social
We don't love qualities; we love a person; sometimes by reason of their defects as well as their qualities. Jacques Maritain defectloveperson Change image and share on social
I don't see America as a mainland, but as a sea, a big ocean. Sometimes a storm arises, a formidable current develops, and it seems it will engulf everything. Wait a moment, another current will appear and bring the first one to naught. Jacques Maritain americaarisebig share on social
A man of courage flees forward, in the midst of new things. Jacques Maritain couragefleeforward Change image and share on social
Christianity taught men that love is worth more than intelligence. Jacques Maritain christianityintelligencelove Change image and share on social
Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy. Jacques Maritain courtesyexquisiteform Change image and share on social
