Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any results of the slightest value.

Quote by Benjamin Jowett

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

Chance is irrelevant. We will succeed.

Chance is irrelevant. We will succeed.

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard...

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard...

I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of...

I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of...

If you want success, then don't rely on other people to do what YOU can...

If you want success, then don't rely on other people to do what YOU can...