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    Curiosity is only vanity. Most frequently we wish not to know, but to talk. We would not take a sea voyage for the sole pleasure of seeing without hope of ever telling.

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Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

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The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing

The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing

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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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The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be read more

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.

by Albert Einstein Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.

The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.

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Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

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Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the read more

Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the desire may never return, and you may remain in ignorance.

by William Wirt Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity.

The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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Sometimes questions are more important than answers.

Sometimes questions are more important than answers.

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