“At that age you invent extravagant compensations for bruises to your dignity.”
Part 3, Chapter 3 (p. 118)
Nifft the Lean (1982)
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“Dignity, girls! Ageing with dignity – that's the thing.”
Quoted in The Express https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/553797/Into-The-Woods-Tracey-Ullman-interview in 2015
Chpt.3, p. 34
Principles of Geology (1832), Vol. 1
Context: It may be well to forewarn our readers that in tracing the history of geology from the close of the seventeenth to the end of the eighteenth century they must expect to be occupied with accounts of the retardation as well as of the advance of the science.... It will be necessary to dwell on futile reasoning and visionary hypothesis because the most extravagant systems were often invented or controverted by men of acknowledged talent.
“Invention is the talent of youth, and judgment of age…”
Thoughts on Various Subjects from Miscellanies (1711-1726)
“The dignity of mankind is in your hands; protect it!
It sinks with you! With you it will ascend.”
Der Menscheit Würde ist in Eure Hand gegeben, bewahret Sie!
Sie sinkt mit euch! Mit euch wird sie sich heben!
Die Künstler (The Artists)
Variant translation: The dignity of mankind is in your hands, preserve it!
