Much learning does not teach understanding.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

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.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a read more

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful.

Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them
that seek learning.

Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them
that seek learning.

Everybody who is incapable of learning has taken to teaching.

Everybody who is incapable of learning has taken to teaching.

Friends are helpful not only because they will listen to us, but because they will laugh at us; Through them read more

Friends are helpful not only because they will listen to us, but because they will laugh at us; Through them we learn a little objectivity, a little modesty, a little courtesy; We learn the rules of life and become better players of the game

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

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.