The hunger and thirst for knowledge, the keen delight in the chase, the good humored willingness to admit that the scent was false, the eager desire to get on with the work, the cheerful resolution to go back and begin again, the broad good sense, the unaffected modesty, the imperturbable temper, the gratitude for any little help that was given -- all these will remain in my memory though I cannot paint them for others.
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To become a thoroughly good man is the best prescription for keeping a sound mind and a sound body.
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Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
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You don't always get what you ask for, but you never get what you don't ask for... unless it's contagious!.
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