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Choice Quotations. Buddha. "The Tao of Pooh" Pix Placebo. Wisdom Quotes. Quotes & Proverbs. Samuel Parkes Cadman (1864-1936) Christian radio preacher A little experience often upsets a lot of theory. Julius Caesar (101 BC-44 BC) Roman military and political leader Men willingly believe what they wish to be true. Albert Camus (1913-1960) writer Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish historian Do the duty which lies nearest to you, the second duty will then become clearer. Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) lecturer, public speaking expert, and success guru Liken what you wish people to accept to something they already believe. … [The main] problem of getting people to accept our beliefs or to act upon our suggestions, is just this: to plant the idea in their minds and to keep contradictory and opposing ideas from arising.

Interest is contagious. Cambodian / Khmer Proverbs Don’t trust a hungry man to watch your rice. TIME Magazine - $0.31/issue Cameroonian Proverbs By trying repeatedly, the monkey learns how to jump from the tree. Quotes on Education. The educational process has been the subject of much comment by academics and writers.

Quotes on Education.

Their observations range from praise to cynicism, mostly the latter. Education is an easy target for criticism because its stated aims are often so nobly ambitious that they have little chance of being realized. It should give us pause that so many people who have made their mark in the world of ideas, who have been acknowledged leaders and innovators, have held formal education and educational institutions in low regard. We have collected here a variety of thought-provoking observations on education. First, some definitions of education.

Education is... One of the few things a person is willing to pay for and not get. William Lowe Bryan (1860–1955) 10th president of Indiana University (1902 to 1937). Hanging around until you've caught on. Robert Lee Frost (1874-1963) American poet. One of the chief obstacles to intelligence and freedom of thought. Bertrand A. Kenneth G. A form of self-delusion. Facts about Life. American Rhetoric. American Rhetoric: Movie Speech "Gettysburg" (1993) Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Addresses Maine Soldiers on What We're Fighting For Audio mp3 delivered by Jeff Daniels Chamberlain: This regiment was formed last summer in Maine.

American Rhetoric

There were a thousand of us then. This is a different kind of army. America should be free ground -- all of it. But it's not the land. It's the idea that we all have value -- you and me. What we're fighting for, in the end, we're fighting for each other. Sorry, I didn't mean to preach. Gentlemen, I think if we lose this fight, we lose the war. 21 Scathingly Witty Insults By Famous People: Pics, Videos, Links, News. 20 Wise Quotes From the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama has some very insightful verses.

20 Wise Quotes From the Dalai Lama

I’ve gathered my favorite quotes from the Tibetan leader about a variety of topics such as love, compassion, peace, humanity, violence, and the environment. It’s a very interesting read. Enjoy 1- Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. 2- If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.