James Fitzjames Stephen Quotes

Originality does not consist in saying what no one has ever said before, but in saying exactly what you think yourself.

Originality consists in thinking for yourself, and not in thinking unlike other people.

We stand on a mountain pass in the midst of whirling snow and blinding mist, through which we get glimpses now and then of paths which may be deceptive. If we stand still we shall be frozen to death. If we take the wrong road we shall be dashed to pieces. We do not certainly […]