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Quote by John Denham
Books should to one of these fours ends conduce, for wisdom, piety

Books should to one of these fours ends conduce, for wisdom, piety, delight, or use. – John Denham

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Poetry is of so subtle a spirit, that in the pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate. – John Denham

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I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others. – John Woolman

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Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition. – Riccardo Muti

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What is all wisdom save a collection of platitudes? – Norman Douglas

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A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. – John C. Maxwell

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