here is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, read more

here is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

To admire nothing, (as most are wont to do;)
Is the only method that I know,
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To admire nothing, (as most are wont to do;)
Is the only method that I know,
To make men happy, and to keep them so.

No nobler feeling than this, of admiration for one higher than
himself, dwells in the breast of man. It read more

No nobler feeling than this, of admiration for one higher than
himself, dwells in the breast of man. It is to this hour, and at
all hours, the vivifying influence in man's life.

Season your admiration for a while
With an attent ear. . . .

Season your admiration for a while
With an attent ear. . . .

You always admire what you really don't understand.

You always admire what you really don't understand.

Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.

Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.

For fools admire, but me of sense approve.

For fools admire, but me of sense approve.

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases