James Mackintosh quotes

It is right to be content with what we have, but never with what we are. (James Mackintosh)
The Commons, faithful to their system, remained in a wise and masterly inactivity. View quote
James Mackintosh
Diffused knowledge immortalizes itself. View quote
James Mackintosh
The frivolous work of polished idleness. View quote
James Mackintosh
Men are never so good or so bad as their opinions. View quote
James Mackintosh
Maxims are the condensed good sense of nations. View quote
James Mackintosh
Whatever is popular deserves attention. View quote
James Mackintosh
Disciplined inaction. View quote
James Mackintosh
The theory (propounded by Vedanta) [is] refined, abstruse, ingenious and beautiful. View quote
James Mackintosh

James Mackintosh

James Mackintosh - Image
Occupation: Scottish Judge
Born: October 24, 1765
Died: May 30, 1832
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: James Mackintosh

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