When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come close to
the conclusion that the gift of read more

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come close to
the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than
my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.

I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer

I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer

The test of a good teacher is not how many questions he can ask his pupils that they will answer read more

The test of a good teacher is not how many questions he can ask his pupils that they will answer readily, but how many questions he inspires them to ask him which he finds it hard to answer

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a read more

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever

I answer the heroic question "Death, where is they sting?" with "It is here in my heart and mind and read more

I answer the heroic question "Death, where is they sting?" with "It is here in my heart and mind and memories."

The world is but a canvas to our imagination.

The world is but a canvas to our imagination.

It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.

It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.

There is a space between man's imagination and man's attainment that may only be traversed by his longing

There is a space between man's imagination and man's attainment that may only be traversed by his longing

'Tis pleasing to be school'd in a strange tongue
By female lips and eyes--that is, I mean,
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'Tis pleasing to be school'd in a strange tongue
By female lips and eyes--that is, I mean,
When both the teacher and the taught are young,
As was the case, at least, where I have been;
They smile so when one's right; and when one's wrong
They smile still more.