William James Durant (November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was a prolific American writer, historian, and philosopher.
In my youth I stressed freedom, and in my old age I stress order. I have made the great discovery that liberty is a product of order. Use this quote
Every science begins as philosophy and ends as art. Use this quote
There is nothing in socialism that a little age or a little money will not cure. Use this quote
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy. Use this quote
We Americans are the best informed people on earth as to the events of the last twenty-four hours; we are the not the best informed as the events of the last sixty centuries. Use this quote
Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice. Use this quote
Moral codes adjust themselves to environmental conditions. Use this quote
Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. Use this quote
Education is the transmission of civilization. Use this quote
Sixty years ago I knew everything; now I know nothing; education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. Use this quote
