Comte, Auguste

Philosopher-Sociologist French 1798 – 1857

Founded positivism and modern sociology as scientific discipline.

387 quotes

"The pursuit of truth is the noblest of all endeavors."
Truth
"We must dare to dream of a better future."
Dreams
"Wisdom teaches us that service is our highest calling."
Wisdom
"The strength of humanity lies in its diversity and unity."
Strength
"We must cultivate the virtues that make us truly human."
Philosophy
"The future is built by those who believe in progress."
Inspiration
"Our greatest legacy is the love and wisdom we share with others."
"The dead govern the living."
History
"Destroy everything that stands in the way of progress."
Change
"Love will ultimately triumph over everything else."
Love
"The practice of altruism is the highest form of human existence."
Wisdom
"Science must be the foundation of all knowledge."
Science
"Order and progress are the twin pillars of society."
Leadership
"The family is the fundamental unit of all civilization."
Family
"Women are the moral teachers of humanity."
Education
"Without continuity there can be no true progress."
Change
"Art must serve the moral improvement of mankind."
Art
"Knowledge of the past is the key to understanding the present."
History
"The positive philosophy rejects all metaphysical speculation."
Philosophy
"Society can only be reformed through education."
Education
"The individual must sacrifice for the collective good."
Work
"Beauty is found in harmony and order."
Beauty
"Religion must evolve with human understanding."
Faith
"Statistics is the mathematics of society."
Science
"The past is the foundation upon which we build the future."
Time
"Peace comes through the perfection of human society."
Peace
"Literature reflects the spirit of its age."
Literature
"Industrial society demands new moral principles."
Work
"The intellect must govern the emotions."
Wisdom
"True freedom is found in obedience to natural law."
Freedom