Peculiarities Quotes

• There are two distinctive peculiarities by reference to which we characterize the soul (1) local movement and (2) thinking, discriminating, and perceiving. Thinking both speculative and practical is regarded as akin to a form of perceiving; for in the one as well as the other the soul discriminates and is cognizant of something which is.

  

  Aristotle
  • Thinking
  • Soul
  • Movement

• A state of true and universal tolerance is best ensured by leaving alone the peculiarities of men and peoples.

  

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • State
  • Peoples
  • Peculiarities

• The fact that we are human beings is infinitely more important than all the peculiarities that distinguish human beings from one another.

  

  Simone de Beauvoir
  • Important
  • Human Beings
  • Peculiarities

• My parents were second cousins. That is enough to explain all of my peculiarities.

  

  Sargent Shriver
  • Parents
  • Cousins
  • Peculiarities