In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
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In mathematics he was greater
Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater;
For he, by geometric scale,
Could take the size of pots of ale.

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from those unkind; yet strange, I am read more

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from those unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.

Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain

Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain

I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a read more

I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are read more

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.

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.

When you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questions, always new questions, then it is time to die.

When you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questions, always new questions, then it is time to die.

It is always in season for old men to learn.

It is always in season for old men to learn.