Monday, February 15, 2010

Meandering around . . .

Today is the birthday of Alfred North Whitehead (February 15, 1861 – December 30, 1947), mathematician and philosopher.

"Almost all new ideas have a certain aspect of foolishness when they are first produced." - Alfred North Whitehead

"Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self." - Alfred North Whitehead

"No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude." - Alfred North Whitehead

"The guiding motto in the life of every natural philosopher should be, seek simplicity and distrust it." - Alfred North Whitehead

"Art flourishes where there is a sense of adventure." - Alfred North Whitehead

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