James Froude Quotes

Fear is the parent of cruelty.

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Justice without wisdom is impossible.

As we advance in life, we learn the limits of our abilities.

ability

To deny the freedom of the will is to make morality impossible.

You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge one for yourself.

Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

We may make our own opinions, but facts were made for us; and, if we evade or deny them, it will be the worse for us.

facts

Toleration is a good thing in its place; but you cannot tolerate what will not tolerate you, and is trying to cut your throat.

Charity is from person to person; and it loses half, far more than half, its moral value when the giver is not brought into personal relation with those to whom he gives.

charity