Quotes by Hippolyte Taine

2 quotes by Hippolyte Taine

Hippolyte Taine - french critic and historian

Was born on 21 apr 1828.
Died on 05 mar 1893, at 64 years old.

Origin country: France

I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The...

I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.

Quote by Hippolyte Taine about philosophy, wisdom

Man may be considered as a superior species of animal that produces philosophies and poems in about the same way a silkworm produces their cocoons and bees their hives.

Quote by Hippolyte Taine about people, man

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