7 ideas
22102 | Arguing with opponents uncovers truths, and restrains falsehoods [Aquinas] |
5655 | Happiness is not satisfaction of desires, but fulfilment of values [Bradley, by Scruton] |
23857 | People in power always try to increase their power [Weil] |
23856 | Spontaneous movements are powerless against organised repression [Weil] |
23859 | True democracy is the subordination of society to the individual [Weil] |
23858 | War is perpetuated by its continual preparations [Weil] |
23860 | Even if a drowning man is doomed, he should keep swimming to the last [Weil] |