The philosopher is like a man fasting in the midst of universal intoxication. He alone perceives the illusion of which all creatures are the willing playthings; he is less duped than his neighbor by his own nature. He judges more sanely, he sees things as they are. It is in this that his liberty consists -- in the ability to see clearly and soberly, in the power of mental record.

Famous Quotes / Henri Frederic Amiel

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Henri Frederic Amiel: "The philosopher is like a man fasting in the midst of universal intoxication. He alone perceives the illusion of which all creatures are the willing playthings; he is less duped than his neighbor by his own nature. He judges more sanely, he sees things as they are. It is in this that his liberty consists -- in the ability to see clearly and soberly, in the power of mental record."

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Ability	Alone	Clearly	Consists
Creatures	Duped	Fasting	Illusion
Intoxication	Judges	Liberty	Mental
Midst	Nature	Neighbor	Perceives
Philosopher	Playthings	Power	Record
Sanely	Sees	Soberly	Things
Universal	Willing

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The philosopher is like a man fasting in the midst of universal intoxication. He alone perceives the illusion of which all creatures are the willing playthings; he is less duped than his neighbor by his own nature. He judges more sanely, he sees things as they are. It is in this that his liberty consists -- in the ability to see clearly and soberly, in the power of mental record. - Henri Frederic Amiel