Inspiration Quote by John Dewey — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Faith in the possibilities of continued and rigorous inquiry does not limit access to truth to any channel or scheme of things. It does not first say that truth is universal and then add there is but one road to it.”

“Without some goals and some efforts to reach it, no man can live.”

“A problem well put is half solved.”

“The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.”

“Conflict is the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. It instigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheep-like passivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.”

“Arriving at one point is the starting point to another.”

“Through meditation and by giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose.”

“When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.”

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

“It is not the possession of truth, but the success which attends the seeking after it, that enriches the seeker and brings happiness to him.”

“To know your purpose is to live a life of direction, and in that direction is found peace and tranquillity.”

“Be great in act, as you have been in thought.”