Whenever I found out anything remarkable, I have thought it my duty to put down my discovery on paper, so that all ingenious people might be informed thereof.
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In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our
duty.
In doing what we ought we deserve no praise, because it is our
duty.
Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and read more
Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles, and kindnesses, and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort
If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to
prevent it, it is read more
If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to
prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and to damn the
consequences.
Curiosity is the very basis of education and if you tell me that curiosity killed the cat, I say only read more
Curiosity is the very basis of education and if you tell me that curiosity killed the cat, I say only the cat died nobly.
A man should live if only to satisfy his curiosity.
A man should live if only to satisfy his curiosity.
Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.
Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.
It is easier to do one's duty to others than to one's self. If you do your duty to others, read more
It is easier to do one's duty to others than to one's self. If you do your duty to others, you are considered reliable. If you do your duty to yourself, you are considered selfish.
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
My noble father,
I do perceive here a divided duty.
My noble father,
I do perceive here a divided duty.
