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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].
The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.
When a true genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign: that all the dunces are read more
When a true genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in confederacy against him.
I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.
I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.
Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.
Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always come a time when you read more
Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.
