Georg Simmel - Foundations of Simmel's Theory

Famous quotes containing the words foundations of, foundations and/or theory:

“Foundations of Morality: are like all other foundations; if you dig too much about them the superstructure will come tumbling down.”
—Samuel Butler (1835–1902)

“and the oxen near
The worn foundations of their resting-place,
The holy manger where their bed is corn
And holly torn for Christmas. If they die,
As Jesus, in the harness, who will mourn?
Lamb of the shepherds, Child, how still you lie.”
—Robert Lowell (1917–1977)

“The theory of rights enables us to rise and overthrow obstacles, but not to found a strong and lasting accord between all the elements which compose the nation.”
—Giuseppe Mazzini (1805–1872)