Alfred North Whitehead, OM FRS (15 February 1861 – 30 December 1947) was an English mathematician and philosopher.
Intelligence is quickness to apprehend as distinct form ability, which is capacity to act wisely on the thing apprehended. Use this quote
It takes an extraordinary intelligence to contemplate the obvious. Use this quote
No period of history has ever been great or ever can be that does not act on some sort of high, idealistic motives, and idealism in our time has been shoved aside, and we are paying the penalty for it. Use this quote
If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer. Use this quote
Speech is human nature itself, with none of the artificiality of written language. Use this quote
Religion is the last refuge of human savagery. Use this quote
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. Use this quote
Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking of them. Use this quote
Knowledge shrinks as wisdom grows. Use this quote
Wisdom alone is true ambition's aim, wisdom is the source of virtue and of fame; obtained with labour, for mankind employed, and then, when most you share it, best enjoyed. Use this quote
