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A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.
A little learning, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of learning is a calamity to any people.
It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
These times of ours are serious and full of calamity, but all times are essentially alike. As soon as there read more
These times of ours are serious and full of calamity, but all times are essentially alike. As soon as there is life there is danger.
The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time.
The compensations of calamity are made apparent to the understanding also, after long intervals of time.
Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being read more
Have the courage to be ignorant of a great number of things, in order to avoid the calamity of being ignorant of everything.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.
Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.
Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
Calamity is virtue's opportunity.
