The languages, especially the dead,
The sciences, and most of all the abstruse,
The arts, at least read more

The languages, especially the dead,
The sciences, and most of all the abstruse,
The arts, at least all such as could be said
To be the most remote from common use,
In all these he was much and deeply read.

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.

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

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

Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.

Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.

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.

The king to Oxford sent a troop of horse,
For Tories own no argument but force;
With read more

The king to Oxford sent a troop of horse,
For Tories own no argument but force;
With equal care, to Cambridge books he sent,
For Whigs allow no force but argument.

How is it that so often . . . I get the feeling I've worked hard to learn something I read more

How is it that so often . . . I get the feeling I've worked hard to learn something I already know, or knew, once.

And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche.

And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche.