The core of common culture is religion. Tribes survive and flourish because they have gods, who fuse many wills into a single will, and demand and reward the sacrifices on which social life depends.
When truth cannot make itself known in words, it will make itself known in deeds. - Roger Scruton
When truth cannot make itself known in words, it will make itself known in deeds.
- Roger Scruton
A philosopher who says, 'There are no truths, only interpretations,' risks the retort: 'Is that true, or only an interpretation?' - Roger Scruton
A philosopher who says, 'There are no truths, only interpretations,' risks the retort: 'Is that true, or only an interpretation?'
Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variet… - Roger Scruton
Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variet…
In argument about moral problems, relativism is the first refuge of the scoundrel. - Roger Scruton
In argument about moral problems, relativism is the first refuge of the scoundrel.
The pageant of a former hour, Is Beauty in the Grave. - Roger Scruton
The pageant of a former hour, Is Beauty in the Grave.
Through the pursuit of beauty we shape the world as a home, and in doing so we both amplify our joys and find consolation for our sorrows. - Roger Scruton
Through the pursuit of beauty we shape the world as a home, and in doing so we both amplify our joys and find consolation for our sorrows.
The consolation of imaginary things is not imaginary consolation. - Roger Scruton
The consolation of imaginary things is not imaginary consolation.
It is not enough to be nice; you have to be good. We are attracted by nice people; but only on the assumption that their niceness is a sign of goodne… - Roger Scruton
It is not enough to be nice; you have to be good. We are attracted by nice people; but only on the assumption that their niceness is a sign of goodne…
Art and music shine a light of meaning on ordinary life, and through them we are able to confront the things that trouble us and to find consolation … - Roger Scruton
Art and music shine a light of meaning on ordinary life, and through them we are able to confront the things that trouble us and to find consolation …
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