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Julien Benda quotes

French Philosopher December 26, 1867 – June 7, 1956

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Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war, but on the love of peace. It will not be the abstaining from an act, but the coming of a state of mind. In this sense the most insignificant writer can serve peace, where the most powerful tribunals can do nothing. Julien Benda
Julien Benda quote: "Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war..."
Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace. Julien Benda
Julien Benda quote: "And History will smile to think that this is the species for..."
And History will smile to think that this is the species for which Socrates and Jesus Christ died. Julien Benda
It may be said that modern Europe with teachers who inform it that its realist instincts are beautiful, acts ill and honors what is ill. Julien Benda
Nothing seems to me more doubtful than Aristotle's remark that it is probable the arts and philosophy have several times been discovered and several times lost. Julien Benda
I shall go further and say that even if an examination of the past could lead to any valid prediction concerning man's future, that prediction would be the contrary of reassuring. Julien Benda
Julien Benda quote: "The man of science, the artist, the philosopher are attached..."
The man of science, the artist, the philosopher are attached to their nations as much as the day-laborer and the merchant. Julien Benda
Julien Benda quote: "All Europe, including Erasmus, has followed Luther."
All Europe, including Erasmus, has followed Luther. Julien Benda

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