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A book is a mirror: If an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out.

A book is a mirror: If an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out.

by G. C. Lichtenberg Found in: Books Quotes,
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Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of read more

Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of centipede--not because they have a hundred feet, but because most people can't count above fourteen.

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If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.

If all mankind were suddenly to practice honesty, many thousands of people would be sure to starve.

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Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.

Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessing of heaven.

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Theologians always try to turn the Bible into a book without common sense.

Theologians always try to turn the Bible into a book without common sense.

by G. C. Lichtenberg Found in: Theology Quotes,
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