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Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out read more
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
Learn avidly. Question repeatedly what you have learned.
Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into
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Learn avidly. Question repeatedly what you have learned.
Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into
practice intelligently.
You learn something every day if you pay attention.
You learn something every day if you pay attention.
When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings,
Then Learning shines, the best of precious things.
When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings,
Then Learning shines, the best of precious things.
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.
Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.
Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.
Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.
Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.
