Philosophy Quote by Frederic Bastiat — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“When misguided public opinion honors what is despicable and despises what is honorable, punishes virtue and rewards vice, encourages what is harmful and discourages what is useful, applauds falsehood and smothers truth under indifference or insult, a nation turns it's back on progress and can be restored only by the terrible lessons of catastrophe.”

“Life, faculties, production-in other words, individuality, liberty, property-this is man. And in spite of the cunning of artful political leaders, these three gifts from God precede all human legislation, and are superior to it.”

“...for liberty is an acknowledgment of faith in God and His works.”

“All is mystery; but he is a slave who will not struggle to penetrate the dark veil.”

“The cynic sees only cynicism, the depressive can taint creation with one glance”

“Each sunrise brings a new day filled with new hopes for a new beginning.”

“Saepe creat molles aspera spina rosas" - "Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses”

“You like me not because I like you. I like you just because I like me.”

“Il est le soleil qui ne se couche jamais sur l'empire de la passivité moderne. Il recouvre toute la surface du monde et baigne indéfiniment dans sa propre gloire.”