durant Quotes

“Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.”

“To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.”

“We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway.”

“Civilization is the order and freedom is promoting cultural activity.”

“History is mostly guessing the rest is prejudice.”

“Every form of government tends to perish by excess of its basic principle.”

“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”

“Every science begins as philosophy and ends as art.”

“Moral codes adjust themselves to environmental conditions.”

“Knowledge is the eye of desire and can become the pilot of the soul.”