Quotes about humanism

When men can no longer be theists, they must, if they are civilized, become humanists.

— Walter Lippmann

Humanism was not wrong in thinking that truth, beauty, liberty, and equality are of infinite value, but in thinking that man can get them for himself without grace.

— Simone Weil

Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.

— Paul West

Potentially, the most crippling phrase in the English language is "You are" plus any adjective or noun.

— John Belmont

Potentially, the most crippling phrase in the English language is "You are" plus any adjective or noun.

— John Belmont