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I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information, and to my rule read more

I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information, and to my rule of conversing with all descriptions of men on those topics that form their own peculiar professions and pursuits.

by John Locke Found in: Conversation Quotes,
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To be rational is so glorious a thing, that two-legged creatures
generally content themselves with the title.

To be rational is so glorious a thing, that two-legged creatures
generally content themselves with the title.

by John Locke Found in: Reason Quotes,
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Curiosity in children, is but an appetite for knowledge. ne great reason why children abandon themselves wholly to silly pursuits read more

Curiosity in children, is but an appetite for knowledge. ne great reason why children abandon themselves wholly to silly pursuits and trifle away their time insipidly is, because they find their curiosity balked, and their inquiries neglected.

by John Locke Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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Our deeds disguise us. People need endless time to try on their deeds, until each knows the proper deeds for read more

Our deeds disguise us. People need endless time to try on their deeds, until each knows the proper deeds for him to do. But every day, every hour, rushes by. There is no time.

by John Locke Found in: Deed Quotes,
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The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.

The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.

by John Locke Found in: World Quotes,
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