Learning carries within itself certain dangers because out of necessit… — Quoted

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“Learning carries within itself certain dangers because out of necessity one has to learn from one's enemies.”

Leon Trotsky · Learning

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Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man.

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There is a limit to the application of democratic methods. You can inquire of all the passengers as to what type of car they like to ride in, but it is impossible to question them as to whether to apply the brakes when the train is at full speed and accident threatens.

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The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves.

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The historic ascent of humanity, taken as a whole, may be summarized as a succession of victories of consciousness over blind forces - in nature, in society, in man himself.

Nature