Facts about Julien Benda

Occup.Philosopher
FromFrance
BornDecember 26, 1867
DiedJune 7, 1956
Aged88 years

Summary

Julien Benda was a famous Philosopher from France, who lived between December 26, 1867 and June 7, 1956. He/she became 88 years old.

Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Julien.

7 Famous quotes by Julien Benda

Small: Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace
"Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace"
Small: Nothing seems to me more doubtful than Aristotles remark that it is probable the arts and philosophy ha
"Nothing seems to me more doubtful than Aristotle's remark that it is probable the arts and philosophy have several times been discovered and several times lost"
Small: It may be said that modern Europe with teachers who inform it that its realist instincts are beautiful,
"It may be said that modern Europe with teachers who inform it that its realist instincts are beautiful, acts ill and honors what is ill"
Small: I shall go further and say that even if an examination of the past could lead to any valid prediction c
"I shall go further and say that even if an examination of the past could lead to any valid prediction concerning man's future, that prediction would be the contrary of reassuring"
Small: And History will smile to think that this is the species for which Socrates and Jesus Christ died
"And History will smile to think that this is the species for which Socrates and Jesus Christ died"
Small: All Europe, including Erasmus, has followed Luther
"All Europe, including Erasmus, has followed Luther"
Small: The man of science, the artist, the philosopher are attached to their nations as much as the day-labore
"The man of science, the artist, the philosopher are attached to their nations as much as the day-laborer and the merchant"