"What we find in books is like the fire in our hearths. We fetch it from our neighbors, we kindle it at home, we communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all."

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"What we find in books is like the fire in our hearths. We fetch it from our neighbors, we kindle it at home, we communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all."

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"If you are still breathing, don not stop learning."

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"It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English - up to fifty words used in correct context - no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese."

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"Understand the concept of time and find ways to maximize it effectively."

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"Let's stop discussing about who a wise person is and start learning to become wise persons. Begin acquiring knowledge at the very moment you discover that there is something called "knowledge"!"

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"You will learn more when you teach someone else. The secret to obtaining more knowledge is teaching more people as possible and available!"

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"Learn new things. Do progressive research into what you do and find out how others outside your quarters are doing it. Dare to be excellent. Average brands easily go into extinction soonest."

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"Illiteracy and stupidity are not quite different statuses, they are both the outcome of our lethargy and indolence."

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"You could try and understand people, you could read books and understand words and concepts and ideas, but you could never understand enough or have enough knowledge to keep away the surprises that both fate and human beings had in store."

Deb Caletti, American Author

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"It's always better if they see. Then they don't imagine things. So I didn't imagine, I remembered."

Diana Gabaldon, American Author

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"Give me a book, she said. "A book of sermons, anything."What do you want a book for?"I want words. I've got to have more words. I was kept stupid on purpose."

Hilary Mantel, British Novelist

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"If you are still breathing, don not stop learning."

"It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English - up to fifty words used in correct context - no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese."

"Understand the concept of time and find ways to maximize it effectively."

"Let's stop discussing about who a wise person is and start learning to become wise persons. Begin acquiring knowledge at the very moment you discover that there is something called "knowledge"!"

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"Learn new things. Do progressive research into what you do and find out how others outside your quarters are doing it. Dare to be excellent. Average brands easily go into extinction soonest."

"Illiteracy and stupidity are not quite different statuses, they are both the outcome of our lethargy and indolence."

"You could try and understand people, you could read books and understand words and concepts and ideas, but you could never understand enough or have enough knowledge to keep away the surprises that both fate and human beings had in store."

"It's always better if they see. Then they don't imagine things. So I didn't imagine, I remembered."

"Give me a book, she said. "A book of sermons, anything."What do you want a book for?"I want words. I've got to have more words. I was kept stupid on purpose."

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"What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?"

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"I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it."

"Many are destined to reason wrongly others not to reason at all: and others to persecute those who do reason."