Harriet Martineau

Sociologist Writer British 1802 – 1876

British sociologist and writer who pioneered sociological methodology and observation.

390 quotes

"Ignorance is the parent of prejudice; knowledge is the parent of tolerance."
Wisdom
"Every writer must have something to say and must say it truly."
Literature
"The greatest strength is to know our own weaknesses."
Strength
"History teaches us the consequences of our actions."
History
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"Fear is the most potent tool of tyranny."
Fear
"A society that does not respect the rights of all is ultimately unjust."
Justice
"Time is the only wealth that cannot be multiplied or recovered."
Time
"To love sincerely is to sacrifice infinitely."
Love
"The pursuit of knowledge is never-ending."
Knowledge
"Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery."
Nature
"In music, we find the deepest truths about humanity."
Music
"Faith without works is merely wishful thinking."
Faith
"A true leader listens more than they speak."
Leadership
"The human spirit is capable of extraordinary resilience."
Inspiration
"Every dream requires discipline to become reality."
Dreams
"Imagination is more valuable than mere factual knowledge."
Imagination
"We are shaped by our choices more than by our circumstances."
Philosophy
"Poverty is not a virtue, but ignorance of how to address it is a sin."
Money
"The greatest luxury is intellectual freedom."
Freedom
"To understand others, we must first understand ourselves."
Wisdom
"A life without purpose is a life wasted."
Life
"There is more than one way to measure success."
Success
"The beauty of truth is that it needs no embellishment."
Truth
"Friendship requires honesty above all else."
Friendship
"In the silence of solitude, wisdom finds us."
Solitude
"The ability to change is a sign of wisdom, not weakness."
Change
"Love is not a feeling but a commitment."
Love
"War begets only sorrow and destruction."
War
"The educated mind is the free mind."
Education