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Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its read more
Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like read more
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith; and he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall be like unto him. [Ecclesiasticus 13:1].
Most people of action are inclined to fatalism and most of thought believe in providence.
Most people of action are inclined to fatalism and most of thought believe in providence.
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting read more
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.
Study the best and highest things that are; but of yourself humble thoughts retain.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
When science discovers the center of the universe a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not read more
When science discovers the center of the universe a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.
My vocation is more in composition really than anything else -- building up harmonies using the guitar, orchestrating the guitar read more
My vocation is more in composition really than anything else -- building up harmonies using the guitar, orchestrating the guitar like an army, a guitar army.
