I have always thought that clarity is a form of courtesy that the philosopher owes; moreover, this discipline of ours considers it more truly a matter of honor today than ever before to be open to all minds … This is different from the individual sciences which increasingly [interpose] between the treasure of their discoveries and the curiosity of the profane the tremendous dragon of their closed terminology. What is Philosophy?
For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors and laugh at them in our turn? Pride and Prejudice
"Let us work without reasoning," said Martin; "it is the only way to make life endurable." Candide
“Looking at life from afar, I seemed lost in my indifference. My Sweet Orange Tree
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