Enlightened Quotes - Page 3

The sage belongs to the same obsolete repertory as the virtuous maiden and the enlightened monarch.

But only he who, himself enlightened, is not afraid of shadows.

I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger.

There are, strictly speaking, no enlightened people, there is only enlightened activity.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you.

The knowledge from an enlightened person breaks on the hard rocks of ignorance.

Prophecy, that universal and perpetual torch by which faith is enlightened.

I own myself the friend to a very free system of commerce, and hold it as a truth, that commercial shackles are generally unjust, oppressive and impolitic - it is also a truth, that if industry and labour are left to take their own course, they will generally be directed to those objects which are the most productive, and this in a more certain and direct manner than the wisdom of the most enlightened legislature could point out.

You yourself must earnestly practice, the enlightened ones only proclaim the path.

Even my desire to become free or enlightened is just another craving for fulfillment or completion in the future. So don’t seek to become free or desire or “achieve” enlightenment. Become present.

And so I came to understand why some masters sometimes say, "You are already enlightened."

It's only important to differentiate between patriotism and nationalism. I speak of enlightened patriotism.

Be prepared to be enlightened, enraged, amused, engaged, and above all provoked.

Sometimes the state and the constitution are more enlightened than society.

Truly enlightened people never seek to be like others. Rather, they seek to be superior to their former selves.

How can one become enlightened? One can, because one is enlightened - one just has to recognize the fact.

so it is with human reason, which strives not against faith, when enlightened, but rather furthers and advances it.

An individual has to be tenacious enough to become enlightened.

There can be associations - enlightened businesses, for example - that do not work on the basis of us against them or wanting profit as the main motivating force behind what they do.

I feel that what mathematics needs least are pundits who issue prescriptions or guidelines for presumably less enlightened mortals.

True religion extends alike to the intellect and the heart. Intellect is in vain if it lead not to emotion, and emotion is vain if not enlightened by intellect; and both are vain if not guided by truth and leading to duty.

Not everyone who is enlightened by an angel knows that he is enlightened by him.

You do not need to do anything first to be enlightened.

To be enlightened doesn't mean you end up stupefied and unable to function.

I always like to see enlightened parents like that; it gives me hope for the future.