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

Quote by Benjamin Jowett

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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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

We should not be surprised that we find meaningless noises in the foundation of many...

We should not be surprised that we find meaningless noises in the foundation of many...

Man has such a predilection for systems and abstract deductions that he is ready to...

Man has such a predilection for systems and abstract deductions that he is ready to...

Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his...

Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his...

Logic is the technique by which we add conviction to truth

Logic is the technique by which we add conviction to truth