Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation... even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.

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Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.

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Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.

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All thoughts start from emotions.

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I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

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Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more of what works.

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Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.

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The most beautiful words of love are told in silence for a look.

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There is nothing which deceives us as much as our own judgement.

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Education, Disappoint, Teaching And Education

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