The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power! We reach forth and strain every nerve, but we seize only a bit of the curtain that hides the infinite from us.

Maria Mitchell (1818-1889) American astronomer, educator
(Attributed)

 
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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