Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its read more

Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.

We live in deeds, not years: In thoughts not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should read more

We live in deeds, not years: In thoughts not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.

Just do what you do best.

Just do what you do best.

It is not good to know more unless we do more with what we already know.

It is not good to know more unless we do more with what we already know.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

Learning is not compulsory but neither is survival.

Learning is not compulsory but neither is survival.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for read more

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for a long time doing your conjugal duty.

Poverty is the worst form of violence.

Poverty is the worst form of violence.