27 Quotes By Herbert Spencer

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Those who have never entered upon scientific pursuits know not a tithe of the poetry by which they are surrounded.
Herbert Spencer on poetry

The behavior of men to the lower animals, and their behavior to each other, bear a constant relationship.
Herbert Spencer on relationship

Science is organized knowledge.
Herbert Spencer on science

In science the important thing is to modify and change one's ideas as science advances.
Herbert Spencer on science

Society exists for the benefit of its members, not the members for the benefit of society.
Herbert Spencer on society

People are beginning to see that the first requisite to success in life is to be a good animal.
Herbert Spencer on success

The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
Herbert Spencer on folly