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.

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.

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.

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

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.]

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning read more

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

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

I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.

I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.

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.