Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando Professions : Philosopher Born : February 29, 1772 Died : November 10, 1842 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando Delicacy is to the affections what grace is to the beauty. Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando delicacy affection grace Decency renders all things tolerable. Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando tolerable decency all-things Philosophers have very justly remarked that the only solid instruction is that which the pupil brings from his own depths; that the true instruction is not that which transmits notions wholly formed, but that which renders him capable of forming for himself good opinions. That which they have said in regard to the intellectual faculties applies equally to the moral faculties. There is for the soul a spontaneous culture, on which depends all the real progress in perfection. Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando real soul perfection In the scenes of moral life the soul is at once actor and spectator. Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando moral actors soul Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors
