Nowhere probably is there more true feeling, and nowhere worse taste, than in a churchyard.

Quote by Benjamin Jowett

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One man is as good as another until he has written a book.

One man is as good as another until he has written a book.

My dear child, you must believe in God despite what the clergy tells you.

My dear child, you must believe in God despite what the clergy tells you.

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than...

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than...

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any...

Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any...

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for...

The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for...

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

To teach a man how he may learn to grow independently, and for himself, is...

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge.

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is...

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is...

The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality.

The achievements which society rewards are won at the cost of diminution of personality.

Young men make great mistakes in life; for one thing, they idealize love too much.

Young men make great mistakes in life; for one thing, they idealize love too much.

Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.

Doubt comes in at the window when inquiry is denied at the door.

You must believe in God, in spite of what the clergy say.

You must believe in God, in spite of what the clergy say.

Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.

Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.

You've got to be success minded. You've got to feel that things are coming your...

You've got to be success minded. You've got to feel that things are coming your...

Never make people laugh. If you would succeed in life, you must be solemn, solemn...

Never make people laugh. If you would succeed in life, you must be solemn, solemn...

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must first set yourself on fire.

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must first set yourself on fire.

The first requisite of success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies...

The first requisite of success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies...

If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z,...

If A equals success, then the formula is A equals X plus Y and Z,...