Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so. Tryon Edwards agebeardepend Change image and share on social
Accuracy of statement is one of the first elements of truth; inaccuracy is a near kin to falsehood. Tryon Edwards accuracyelementfalsehood Change image and share on social
Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both. Tryon Edwards chooseevilgood Change image and share on social
People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher or better than themselves. Tryon Edwards highimprovepeople Change image and share on social
The great end of education is to discipline rather than to furnish the mind; to train it to the use of its own powers, rather than fill it with the accumulation of others. Tryon Edwards accumulationdisciplineeducation Change image and share on social
Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated. Tryon Edwards assumebasisdemonstrate share on social
Mystery is but another name for ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain! Tryon Edwards ignorancemysteryomniscient Change image and share on social