Quotes by Nicolas Gomez Davila

“In an age in which the media broadcast countless pieces of foolishness, the educated man is defined not by what he knows, but by what he doesnt know.”

“Total freedom of expression does not compensate for lack of talent.”

“An ideal society would be the graveyard of human greatness.”

“Violence is not necessary to destroy a civilization. Each civilization dies from indifference to the unique values which created it.”

“Modern man does not love, but seeks refuge in love; does not hope, but seeks refuge in hope; does not believe but seeks refuge in dogma.”

“The Biblical prophet doesnt predict the future, but bears witness to the presense of God in history.”

“In the Christian obsessed with social justice it isnt easy to discern whether charity is flourishing or faith is expiring.”

“The Church used to absolve sinners; today it has the gall to absolve sins.”

“A philosopher who adopts scientific notions predetermines his conclusions.”

“Every marriage of an intellectual with the communist party ends in adultery.”