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    Curiosity is only vanity. Most frequently we wish not to know, but to talk. We would not take a sea voyage for the sole pleasure of seeing without hope of ever telling.

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The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity.

The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.

The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.

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Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the read more

Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the desire may never return, and you may remain in ignorance.

by William Wirt Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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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.

by Arnold Edinborough Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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Whenever I found out anything remarkable, I have thought it my duty to put down my discovery on paper, so read more

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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Sometimes questions are more important than answers.

Sometimes questions are more important than answers.

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The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of the young mind for the read more

The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of the young mind for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.

by Anatole France Found in: Curiosity Quotes,
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The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing

The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything, except what is worth knowing

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Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

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