In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.

In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.

Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost
childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant read more

Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost
childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant and juvenile; then
his strength of years, when it is solid and reduced; and lastly
his old age, when it waxeth dry and exhaust.

The green retreats
Of Academus.

The green retreats
Of Academus.

To the devil with those who published before us.
[Lat., Pereant qui ante nos nostra dixerunt.]

To the devil with those who published before us.
[Lat., Pereant qui ante nos nostra dixerunt.]

Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an
exact man.

Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an
exact man.

Learn to laugh at your troubles and you'll never run out of things to laugh at

Learn to laugh at your troubles and you'll never run out of things to laugh at

And wisely tell what hour o' th' day
The clock does strike by Algebra.

And wisely tell what hour o' th' day
The clock does strike by Algebra.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable read more

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

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

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