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First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
The great Cham of literature. (Samuel Johnson)
The great Cham of literature. (Samuel Johnson)
Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.
Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.
The philosophy exam was a piece of cake -- which was a bit of a surprise, actually, because I was read more
The philosophy exam was a piece of cake -- which was a bit of a surprise, actually, because I was expecting some questions on a sheet of paper.
A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its read more
A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.
Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.
Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.
Perish those who said our good things before we did.
Perish those who said our good things before we did.
Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.
Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.
The average Ph.D thesis is nothing but the transference of bones from one graveyard to another.
The average Ph.D thesis is nothing but the transference of bones from one graveyard to another.
