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When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something
When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something
The wind which snuffs the candle fans the fire.
The wind which snuffs the candle fans the fire.
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people
A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.
All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.
I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.
The life so short, the crafts so long to learn.
The life so short, the crafts so long to learn.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings,
Then Learning shines, the best of precious things.
When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings,
Then Learning shines, the best of precious things.
