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    Benevolence alone will not make a teacher, nor will learning alone do it. The gift of teaching is a peculiar talent, and implies a need and a craving in the teacher himself. - Memories and Milestones.

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I think; therefore I am.

I think; therefore I am.

by Rene Descartes Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes ... and the choices read more

One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes ... and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.

by Eleanor Roosevelt Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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That stone, . . .
Philosophers in vain so long have sought.

That stone, . . .
Philosophers in vain so long have sought.

by John Milton Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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When he who hears does not know what he who speaks means, and when he who speaks does not know read more

When he who hears does not know what he who speaks means, and when he who speaks does not know what he himself means, that is philosophy

by Voltaire Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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If I became a philosopher, if I have so keenly sought this fame for which I'm still waiting, it's all read more

If I became a philosopher, if I have so keenly sought this fame for which I'm still waiting, it's all been to seduce women basically.

by Jean-paul Satre Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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Why should not grave Philosophy be styled.
Herself, a dreamer of a kindred stock,
A dreamer, yet read more

Why should not grave Philosophy be styled.
Herself, a dreamer of a kindred stock,
A dreamer, yet more spiritless and dull?

by William Wordsworth Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by read more

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.

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A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

by Lord Chesterfield Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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It is easy to build a philosophy--it doesn't have to run.

It is easy to build a philosophy--it doesn't have to run.

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