The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.
Havelock EllisRead
A man must not swallow more beliefs than he can digest.
Interpretation
One should not take on more beliefs or ideas than they can properly understand and integrate.
In this quote, Havelock Ellis emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating the beliefs we adopt. Just like food, beliefs need to be digested and understood; if we take on too many without the ability to process them, we may become overwhelmed or confused. This underscores the value of discernment and personal understanding in forming one's worldview.
In practice
During a philosophical debate, to highlight the importance of thorough understanding before accepting new ideas.
The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago... had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.
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To live remains an art which everyone must learn, and which no one can teach.
The absence of flaw in beauty is itself a flaw.
Every man of genius sees the world at a different angle from his fellows, and there is his tragedy.
It is on our failures that we base a new and different and better success.
Transcendental Meditation opens the awareness to the infinite reservoir of energy, creativity, and intelligence that lies deep within everyone.
Every duty is a charge, but the charge of oneself is the root of all others.
Not all things are to be discovered; many are better concealed.
When you are ignorant about something, to know that you are ignorant about it - that is knowledge.
Since death will take us anyway, why live our life in fear? Why not die in our old ways and be free to live?
To be truly visionary we have to root our imagination in our concrete reality while simultaneously imagining possibilities beyond that reality.
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