Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

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.

All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.

All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.

There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them - the senses, intelligent companions, and books.

There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them - the senses, intelligent companions, and books.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

The life so short, the crafts so long to learn.

The life so short, the crafts so long to learn.