But the scientific importance of a change in knowledge of fact consists precisely in j its having consequences for a system of theory.

My practicality consists in this in the knowledge that if you beat your head against the wall it is your head which breaks and not the wall - that is my strength my only strength.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Knowledge is two-fold and consists not only in an affirmation of what is true but in the negation of that which is false.

Falling in love consists merely in uncorking the imagination and bottling the common sense.

Most of American life consists of driving somewhere and then returning home wondering why the hell you went.

Health consists of having the same diseases as one's neighbors.

Happiness consists in activity. It is running steam not a stagnant pool.

Happiness consists not in having much but in being content with little.

Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those objects which are by nature suited to our several particular appetites passions and affections.