SYLLABUS OF AN ESTIMATE OF THE DOCTRINES OF JESUS, COMPARED WITH THOSE OF OTHERS. |
In a comparative view of the ethics of the enlightened nations of antiquity, of the Jews, and of Jesus, no notice should be taken of the corruptions of reason among the ancients, to wit, the ido...
Posted by ama gi on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:28:00 PST |
she is wonderfull |
Wisdom instructs her children and admonishes those who seek her. He who loves her loves life; those who seek her out win her favor. He who holds her fast inherits glory; wherever he dwells, the LORD b...
Posted by ama gi on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:19:00 PST |
early death |
But the just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. For the age that is honorable comes not with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years. Rather, understanding is the hoary ...
Posted by ama gi on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:16:00 PST |
the philosopher |
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wises...
Posted by ama gi on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:36:00 PST |
Men say they know many things |
Men say they know many things; But lo! they have taken wings- The arts and sciences, &...
Posted by ama gi on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:35:00 PST |
the delusion |
Shams and delusions are esteemed for soundest truths, while reality is fabulous. If men would steadily observe realities only, and not allow themselves to be deluded, life, to compare it with such thi...
Posted by ama gi on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:45:00 PST |
the true way |
And now I will make answer to you, O my judges, and show that he whohas lived as a true philosopher has reason to be of good cheer when heis about to die, and that after death he may hope to receive t...
Posted by ama gi on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:43:00 PST |
no excuses |
And that you may not think that I show you the example of a man who is a solitary person, who has neither wife nor children, nor country, nor friends nor kinsmen, by whom he could be bent and drawn ...
Posted by ama gi on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:34:00 PST |
critique of emotion |
critique of emotion-For he who is excited by anger seems to turn away from reason with a certain pain and unconscious contraction; but he who offends through desire, being overpowered by pleasure, s...
Posted by ama gi on Mon, 21 May 2007 01:23:00 PST |
the path to understanding |
-the path to understandingIf you do not understand others, it is difficult to understand yourself. There are always heretical understandings, no matter in what Way or affair you conduct yourself. If y...
Posted by ama gi on Tue, 15 May 2007 01:25:00 PST |
