Paul Carus Quotes

• We must only learn that independence cannot be gained by a rebellion against the constitution of the universe, or by inverting the laws of life and evolution, but by comprehending them and adapting ourselves to the world in which we live.

  Paul Carus

  Law, Independence, World

  Paul Carus (2008). “The History of the Devil: With 350 Illustrations”, p.473, Courier Corporation

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• The truth us that other systems of geometry are possible, yet after all, these other systems are not spaces but other methods of space measurements. There is one space only, though we may conceive of many different manifolds, which are contrivances or ideal constructions invented for the purpose of determining space.

  Paul Carus

  Truth, Science, Space

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• Every rebellion which is not in its own nature self-destructive, is an expression of the divine spirit.

  Paul Carus

  Self, Expression, Spirit

  Paul Carus (2013). “History of the Devil”, p.449, Lulu Press, Inc

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• The peculiar interest of magic squares and all lusus numerorum in general lies in the fact that they possess the charm of mystery. They appear to betray some hidden intelligence which by a preconceived plan produces the impression of intentional design, a phenomenon which finds its close analogue in nature.

  Paul Carus

  Lying, Squares, Design

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• Consisting of immortal Truth, you are immortal. The attainment of Truth is immortality, and to do the work of Truth is Nirvana.

  Paul Carus

  Truth Is, Immortality, Immortal

  Paul Carus (1902). “Nirvāna, a Story of Buddhist Psychology”, p.54, Asian Educational Services

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