Truth above all, even when it upsets us and overwhelms us. — Henri Frederic Amiel Truth Copy Share Image
A man only understands what is akin to something already existing in himself. — Henri Frederic Amiel Inspirational Copy Share Image
The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept regret. — Henri Frederic Amiel Life Copy Share Image
Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for others is genius. — Henri Frederic Amiel Genius Copy Share Image
To be always ready a man must be able to cut a knot, for everything cannot be untied. — Henri Frederic Amiel Able Copy Share Image
To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. — Henri Frederic Amiel Difficult Copy Share Image
If man was what he ought to be, he would be adored by the animals. — Henri Frederic Amiel Animal Copy Share Image
If nationality is consent, the state is compulsion. — Henri Frederic Amiel Compulsion Copy Share Image
The philosopher aspires to explain away all mysteries, to dissolve them into light. Mystery, on the other hand, is demanded and pursued… — Henri Frederic Amiel Aspire Copy Share Image
Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender. — Henri Frederic Amiel Animal Copy Share Image
Nothing resembles pride so much as discouragement. — Henri Frederic Amiel Discouragement Copy Share Image
Before giving advice we must have secured its acceptance, or, rather, have made it desired. — Henri Frederic Amiel Acceptance Copy Share Image
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence. — Henri Frederic Amiel May Copy Share Image
Analysis kills spontaneity. The grain once ground into flour springs and germinates no more. — Henri Frederic Amiel Analysis Copy Share Image
Faith is certitude without proofs ... Faith is a sentiment, for it is a hope; it is an instinct, for it precedes… — Henri Frederic Amiel Certitude Copy Share Image
Men prefer the false due to habit, passion, will. Preference for truth is rare. Men are ruled by their fear of truth. — Henri Frederic Amiel Dues Copy Share Image
Life is but a daily oscillation between revolt and submission. — Henri Frederic Amiel Life Copy Share Image
Man is a willful and covetous animal, who makes use of his intellect to satisfy his inclinations, but who cares nothing for… — Henri Frederic Amiel Animal Copy Share Image
Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary - they are in the true… — Henri Frederic Amiel Extraordinary Copy Share Image
To be misunderstood even by those whom one loves is the cross and bitterness of life. It is the secret of that… — Henri Frederic Amiel Bitterness Copy Share Image
To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. To do what is impossible for talent is the… — Henri Frederic Amiel Difficult Copy Share Image
