The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man nothing else that he builds ever lasts monuments fall; nations perish; civilization grow old and die out; new races build others. But in the world of books are volumes…

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Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.

Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess...

A moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess...

Too many moralists begin with a dislike of reality.

Too many moralists begin with a dislike of reality.

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing...

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing...

If you don't go to other men funerals they won't go to yours.

If you don't go to other men funerals they won't go to yours.

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to...

Age should not have its face lifted, but it should rather teach the world to...

The ant is knowing and wise, but he doesn't know enough to take a vacation.

The ant is knowing and wise, but he doesn't know enough to take a vacation.

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

If your parents didn't have any children, there's a good chance that you won't have...

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing...

Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity enjoy the accumulating of facts far more than the pausing...

There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an...

There is an art of reading, as well as an art of thinking, and an...

We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.

We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.

If you don't go to other men funerals they won't go to yours

If you don't go to other men funerals they won't go to yours

Reason is the servant of instinct.

Reason is the servant of instinct.

Information's pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.

Information's pretty thin stuff unless mixed with experience.

We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is...

We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is...

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your...

You can't sweep other people off their feet, if you can't be swept off your...