Spencer, Herbert

Philosopher-Sociologist English 1820 – 1903

Applied evolution to social theory and developed social Darwinism.

381 quotes

"Dreams are the playground of the creative mind."
Dreams
"Laughter is the safety valve of the soul."
Humor
"Beauty is nature's gift to the grateful heart."
Beauty
"Work is the grand cure for discontent."
Work
"The greatest achievement is selflessness."
Kindness
"Money is a good servant but a bad master."
Money
"The pursuit of truth is the highest calling."
Truth
"Faith is not the absence of reason, but the fulfillment of it."
Faith
"Leadership is not about being in charge, but taking care of those in your charge."
Leadership
"Motivation comes from understanding your purpose."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the reward of discipline."
Inspiration
"Hope is the companion of the brave."
Hope
"Gratitude is the parent of all virtues."
Gratitude
"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice."
Peace
"The study of nature is the study of self."
Nature
"To live fully is to accept one's limitations and transcend them."
Life
"The test of a true lover is whether you can endure his flaws."
Love
"Family is the foundation of all social order."
Family
"Friendship is the highest form of love."
Friendship
"The fear of death is the root of all suffering."
Death
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."
Courage
"The solitude of the thinker is the birthplace of wisdom."
Solitude
"Every person contains within themselves the seeds of greatness."
Inspiration
"The purpose of life is not happiness, but achievement."
Life
"Truth is the foundation of all lasting relationships."
Truth
"Knowledge without action is mere speculation."
Knowledge
"The strength of a nation lies in the character of its people."
Strength
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Power
"The educated mind knows how to think, not what to think."
Education
"Time is the substance of life itself."
Time