Close Sets

Famous quotes containing the words close and/or sets:

    At dawn of morn, and close of even,
    To lift your heart and hands to Heaven.
    In double beauty say your prayer:
    Our Father first, then Notre Pere.
    And, dearest child, along the day,
    In every thing you do and say,
    Obey and please my lord and lady,
    So God shall love and angels aid ye.
    Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    Analysis as an instrument of enlightenment and civilization is good, in so far as it shatters absurd convictions, acts as a solvent upon natural prejudices, and undermines authority; good, in other words, in that it sets free, refines, humanizes, makes slaves ripe for freedom. But it is bad, very bad, in so far as it stands in the way of action, cannot shape the vital forces, maims life at its roots. Analysis can be a very unappetizing affair, as much so as death.
    Thomas Mann (1875–1955)