Comte, Auguste

Philosopher-Sociologist French 1798 – 1857

Founded positivism and modern sociology as scientific discipline.

387 quotes

"Commerce binds humanity together in mutual dependence."
Relationships
"The study of history teaches us practical wisdom."
History
"Every individual has a debt to society."
Gratitude
"Imagination without knowledge is merely fancy."
Imagination
"The greatest science is the science of human society."
Science
"Perseverance in the pursuit of truth is noble work."
Perseverance
"The organization of labor is the basis of progress."
Work
"Morality without order is chaos."
Philosophy
"All knowledge is relative to the observer."
Knowledge
"Hope springs from the belief in human improvement."
Hope
"The advancement of science requires courage to question tradition."
Courage
"Affection is the cement that binds society together."
Love
"True strength lies in intellectual mastery."
Strength
"Justice emerges from the rational organization of society."
Justice
"Time is the canvas upon which history is painted."
Time
"The family teaches us our first lessons in altruism."
Family
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Power
"Nature teaches us the laws of harmonious living."
Nature
"Creativity flourishes in societies of order and stability."
Creativity
"The pursuit of happiness is secondary to the pursuit of duty."
Happiness
"War is the failure of rational human society."
War
"Knowledge gives us power over our circumstances."
Knowledge
"The greatest gift is the gift of education."
Education
"Patience is the virtue of those who truly understand."
Patience
"Success comes through systematic effort and organization."
Success
"Fear diminishes when we understand the natural laws."
Fear
"The heart of morality is the capacity to love another."
Kindness
"Money is a tool for social progress, not personal greed."
Money
"Health of the body follows from health of the mind."
Health
"Adventure calls to those brave enough to seek truth."
Adventure