Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

Cultivated men and women who do not skim the cream of life, and are attached to the duties, yet escape read more

Cultivated men and women who do not skim the cream of life, and are attached to the duties, yet escape the harder blows, make acute and balanced observers.

We cannot create observers by saying "observe," but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and read more

We cannot create observers by saying "observe," but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and read more

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

As a man is, so he sees.

As a man is, so he sees.

Three brothers, three fortresses

Three brothers, three fortresses

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.

The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything read more

The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything until we can be impartial about our own organism.