There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.
John Dalberg, Lord Acton (1834–1902) British historian, politician, writer
Letter (1861-01-23) to Richard Simpson
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Quotations about:
learning
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Most people are willing to pay more to be amused than to be educated.
Robert C. Savage (1914–1987) American Christian missionary, pastor, hymnologist, author
Life Lessons (1993)
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Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain.
John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) American politician, author, journalist, US President (1961–63)
Speech (1963-05-18), Convocation, Vanderbilt University, Nashville
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HOBBES: Why waste time learning, when ignorance is instantaneous?
Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1990-11-15)
Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out and strike it, merely to show that you have one. If you are asked what o’clock it is, tell it; but do not proclaim it hourly and unasked, like the watchman.
Lord Chesterfield (1694–1773) English statesman, wit [Philip Dormer Stanhope]
Letter to his son, #142 (22 Feb 1748)
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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams (1952–2001) English author, humorist, screenwriter
Last Chance to See, ch. 4 (1990) [with Mark Carwardine]
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The source BBC Radio documentary (1989-10-04) can no longer be played at the BBC site.
Adams reading the 1992 audiobook can be heard here.
