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- The pleasures which we most rarely experience give us the greatest delight.
- Desiderius Erasmus (1466 - 1536)
- Judgement, not passion should prevail.
- Epicharmus
- He who can suppress a moment's anger may prevent a day of sorrow.
- Tryon Edwards (1809 - 1894)
- Cowardice asks: Is it safe? Expediency asks: Is it politic? But Conscience asks: Is it right?
- William Punshon
- The test and use of a man's education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind.
- Carl Barzun
- Conscience is the perfect interpreter of life.
- Karl Barth (1886 - 1968)
- Knowledge is power.
(Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est) - Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626), Meditationes Sacræ. De Hæresibus. (1597)
- Do not speak quickly; it is a sign of insanity.
- Bias
- I have taken all knowledge to be my province.
- Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626)
- By far the best proof is experience.
- Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626)
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