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It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.
It is only when we forget out learning that we begin to know.
The languages, especially the dead,
The sciences, and most of all the abstruse,
The arts, at least read more
The languages, especially the dead,
The sciences, and most of all the abstruse,
The arts, at least all such as could be said
To be the most remote from common use,
In all these he was much and deeply read.
In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
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In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
Could take the size of pots of ale.
And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche.
And gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
Power corrupts. Knowledge is power. Study hard. Be evil.
Power corrupts. Knowledge is power. Study hard. Be evil.
A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.
A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.
Learning isn't a means to an end; it is an end in itself.
Learning isn't a means to an end; it is an end in itself.
Learning is a kind of natural food for the mind.
[Lat., Doctrina est ingenii naturale quoddam pabulum.]
Learning is a kind of natural food for the mind.
[Lat., Doctrina est ingenii naturale quoddam pabulum.]