It is only on these principles that we will be able to establish (“pourront être édifiées”, Fr.) the real basis of morality.
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Afrikan Spir96 quotes“It is only on these principles that we will be able to establish (“pourront être édifiées”, Fr.) the real basis of morality.”
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The principle of identity, which is the fundamental law of the thought; norms of logic springs from it, that govern the thought (or mind) in the field of science.”
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir Possessions of this world have not been for the exclusive use by such or such category of individuals.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir In ancient times, any man rising up above the common people tried to shape his life according to his principles; it is no longer like than now; it is (because) for the ancients.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir The appalling and shameful scene (“spectacle”, Fr.) of disarray and illogicality that manifest itself in the thought and deeds of men, will no longer be seen, once these will possess an enlighten consciouness.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir The only one thing which is really valuable, it is to do good.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir What we take for vainglory, ambition, love of power and riches (or wealth), is often, indeed, a need to mask this emptiness, a need to let one’s hair down (or to live it up), to put oneself on a false scent or trail. (de se donner le change”, Fr.)
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir See that unfortunate soldier who is falling hurt to death (“tombe blessé à…”, Fr.) on the battlefield; he learns that his folks have vanquished and dies happy.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir Deep down, they are also related (or connected) among them; that they consider (or not) themselves as strangers, this just depends on the feeling (or sensation) that dictate their relationships.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir The military predominace of Sparte. This example proves that man can everything on themselves when they want it (“peuvent tout sur eux-mêmes quand ils le veulent”, Fr.); therefore it would only be a question of making them will the good.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir A swindler (or crook) of higher condition is more blameworthy than a vulgar scoundrel.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir The divine element manifests itself (or show up) in man as well by his aptitude for science, than by his aptitude for virtue.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir Besides the progress of industry and technique, we see a growing discontent among the masses; we see, besides the expansion (“expansion,”, Fr.) of instruction, distrust and hatred expanding among nations (“s’étendre la méfiance et la haine entre,” Fr.).
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir (“Le concept de l’absolu, d’où découlent, dans le domaine moral, les lois ou normes morales, constitue, le principe d’identité, qui est la loi fondamentale de la pensée; il en découle les normes logiques qui régissent la pensée dans le domaine de la science.”)
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir Outward, thanks to the knowledge of physical laws, man could subdue (or subjugate…) nature, but inwardly, he remained a slave to it.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir It is not the first time that men sell their birth right for a dish of lentils, and thus disown (or repudiate or deny) the best of thmeselves.
Afrikan SpirAfrikan Spir The first principle from which stems the moral of about all people at all time; it is summarized in this precept: Love thy neighbour as thyself, and: do as you would be done by.
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