Robert Hooke

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge.

I have often found that the most profound truths are often the most simple.

It is a strange thing that men should be so fond of their own errors, when they are so easily convinced of the errors of others.

I have often observed that those who are most confident in their own opinions, are generally the least capable of defending them.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

I have often found that the most difficult problems are often the most rewarding to solve.

It is a great pity that so many ingenious men should spend their time in building castles in the air, when they might be employed in building houses on the earth.

I have often observed that those who are most eager to praise themselves, are generally the least deserving of it.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

I have often found that the most profound truths are often the most difficult to accept.

It is a strange thing that men should be so fond of their own ignorance, when they are so easily convinced of the ignorance of others.

I have often observed that those who are most forward to condemn others, are generally the most backward to examine themselves.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

I have often found that the most valuable lessons are often the most painful to learn.

It is a great pity that so many ingenious men should spend their time in chasing after shadows, when they might be employed in grasping realities.

I have often observed that those who are most eager to find fault, are generally the least capable of offering solutions.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.

I have often found that the most profound truths are often the most simple to understand, but the most difficult to apply.

It is a strange thing that men should be so fond of their own prejudices, when they are so easily convinced of the prejudices of others.

I have often observed that those who are most confident in their own opinions, are generally the least open to new ideas.