The price of a work of art has nothing to do with what the work of art is, can do, or is worth on an existential, alchemical level. 679
You can calculate the worth of a man by the number of his enemies, and the importance of a work of art by the harm that is spoken of it. 634
Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism. 689
Men are limited by the knowledge of their minds, the worth of their characters and the principles upon which they are building their lives. 624
Behind every small business, there’s a story worth knowing. All the corner shops in our towns and cities, the restaurants, cleaners, gyms, hair salons, hardware stores – these didn’t come out of nowhere. 794
It’s obvious, but perhaps worth saying, that happiness has virtually nothing to do with the state of your intellect. 2.31K
It all starts with the script: it’s not worth taking myself away from my family if I don’t have something I’m really passionate about. 2.33K
Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. 2.42K
The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society. 592
No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. 1.3K
