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Alfred North Whitehead Quotes

Alfred North Whitehead quotes

English Mathematician February 15, 1861 – December 30, 1947

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Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self."
Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "the only simplicity to be trusted is the simplicity to be..."
...the only simplicity to be trusted is the simplicity to be found on the far side of complexity. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Speech is human nature itself, with none of the artificiality..."
Speech is human nature itself, with none of the artificiality of written language. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our..."
Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance, is the death of..."
Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance, is the death of knowledge. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "From the very beginning of his education, the child should..."
From the very beginning of his education, the child should experience the joy of discovery. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "The total absence of humor from the Bible is one of the most..."
The total absence of humor from the Bible is one of the most singular things in all literature. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "The absolute pacifist is a bad citizen; times come when force..."
The absolute pacifist is a bad citizen; times come when force must be used to uphold right, justice and ideals. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Art flourishes where there is a sense of adventure."
Art flourishes where there is a sense of adventure. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Speak out in acts; the time for words has passed, and only..."
Speak out in acts; the time for words has passed, and only deeds will suffice. Alfred North Whitehead
If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer. Alfred North Whitehead
The foundation of reverence is this perception, that the present holds within itself the complete sum of existence, backwards and forwards, that whole amplitude of time, which is eternity. Alfred North Whitehead
What is morality in any given time or place? It is what the majority then and there happen to like and immorality is what they dislike. Alfred North Whitehead
Alfred North Whitehead quote: "Man can acquire accomplishments or he can become an animal,..."
Man can acquire accomplishments or he can become an animal, whichever he wants. God makes the animals, man makes himself. Alfred North Whitehead
The task of a university is the creation of the future, so far as rational thought and civilized modes of appreciation can affect the issue. Alfred North Whitehead

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