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    A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value.

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Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.

Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.

by C.s. Lewis Found in: Value Quotes,
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In an archery contest, when the stakes are earthenware tiles a contestant shoots with skill. When the stakes are belt read more

In an archery contest, when the stakes are earthenware tiles a contestant shoots with skill. When the stakes are belt buckles he becomes hesitant, and if the stakes are pure gold he becomes nervous and confused. There is no difference as to his skil.

by Chuang Tzu Found in: Value Quotes,
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Our American values are not luxuries but necessities, not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself. Our common read more

Our American values are not luxuries but necessities, not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself. Our common vision of a free and just society is our greatest source of cohesion at home and strength abroad, greater than the bounty of our material blessings.

by Jimmy Carter Found in: Value Quotes,
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Only the man who crosses the river at night knows the value of the light of day

Only the man who crosses the river at night knows the value of the light of day

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The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the read more

The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed in the one and the further the other will recede.

by Eugen Herrigel Found in: Value Quotes,
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A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, "At my read more

A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, "At my age, I don't even buy green bananas."

by Claude Pepper Found in: Value Quotes,
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Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.

Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Value Quotes,
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That which costs little is less valued.

That which costs little is less valued.

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The value of a principle is the number of things it will explain; and there is no good theory of read more

The value of a principle is the number of things it will explain; and there is no good theory of disease which does not at once suggest a cure.

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Found in: Value Quotes,
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