Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: September 28, 1821 - May 11, 1881
Birthday: September 28
Death: May 11
I wonder whether I should gain anything by the attempt to assume a character which is not mine. My wavering manner, born of doubt and scruple, has at least the advantage of rendering all the different shades of my thought, and of being sincere. If it were to become terse, affirmative, resolute, would it not be a mere imitation?
topic: Character, Doubt, Shade, Being Sincere
