Tradition simply means that we need to end what began well and continue what is worth continuing. Jose Bergamin
Pride in a man is confused with dignity; in a woman, with self-love. Jose Bergamin
A reformer knows neither how to do nor to undo. Jose Bergamin
Who learns most from a good book is the author. Jose Bergamin
There are no good or bad habits. All habits are, by definition, bad. Jose Bergamin
A belief which leaves no place for doubt is not a belief; it is a superstition. Jose Bergamin
The quality of a man’s mind can generally be judged by the size of his wastepaper basket. Jose Bergamin
It may be impossible to have a revolution without crimes but that does not make revolution a crime. Jose Bergamin
Sensuality without love is a sin; love without sensuality is worse than a sin. Jose Bergamin
What is reasoned has nothing to do with what is reasonable. Jose Bergamin
A piece of advice always contains an implicit threat, just as a threat always contains an implicit piece of advice. Jose Bergamin