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We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make read more
We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about.
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.
I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.
Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic
Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic
Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly.
Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly.
 For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
 That teaches saints to tear and cant.  
 For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
 That teaches saints to tear and cant. 
Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment
Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment
A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.
Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.