Quote #8519
All is ephemeral–fame and the famous as well.
Quote #7094
It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives...
Quote #15895
In science the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to...
Quote #677
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.
Quote #32280
Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.
Quote #11007
Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It...
Quote #13675
Many candles can be kindled from one candle without diminishing it.
Quote #7789
No amount of artificial reinforcement can offset the natural inequalities of human individuals.
Quote #7179
Ignorance never settles a question.
Quote #32220
To a historian libraries are food, shelter, and even muse.