“If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let us ask, Does it contain any abstract reasoning concerning quantity or number? No. Does it contain any experimental reasoning concerning matter of fact and existence? No. Commit it then to the flames: for it can contain nothing but sophistry and illusion.”
―
―
“Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.”
― Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
― Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
“In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
―
―
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
―
―
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..”
― Paradise Lost
― Paradise Lost
Nathan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Nathan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Art, Biography, Business, Christian, Classics, Fiction, History, Humor and Comedy, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology, and Religion
Polls voted on by Nathan
Lists liked by Nathan






![A Concise Introduction to Logic [with CD-ROM] by Patrick J. Hurley A Concise Introduction to Logic [with CD-ROM] by Patrick J. Hurley](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1386920181l/78614._SX50_.jpg)


































