You May Also Like / View all maxioms
A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
Next these learn'd Jonson in this list I bring
Who had drunk deep of the Pierian Spring.
Next these learn'd Jonson in this list I bring
Who had drunk deep of the Pierian Spring.
In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
read more
In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
Could take the size of pots of ale.
If I had more skill in what I'm attempting, I wouldn't need so much courage
If I had more skill in what I'm attempting, I wouldn't need so much courage
Learning is a kind of natural food for the mind.
[Lat., Doctrina est ingenii naturale quoddam pabulum.]
Learning is a kind of natural food for the mind.
[Lat., Doctrina est ingenii naturale quoddam pabulum.]
Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.
Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
