He not only overflowed with learning, but stood in the slop.

He not only overflowed with learning, but stood in the slop.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
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For old age is not honored for length of time,
or measured by number of years;
but understanding is gray hair for anyone,
and a blameless life is ripe old age.

What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.

What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.

You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.

You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.

A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.

A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.

In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
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In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
Could take the size of pots of ale.

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are read more

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the
masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.