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Quote by William Penn
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Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire. – William Penn

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He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his fathers wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his fathers care. – William Penn

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Wisdom
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William Penn
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True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. – William Penn

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People live longer today than they ever have. They live happier lives, have more knowledge, more information. All this is the result of communications technology. How is any of that bad? – Tom Clancy

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At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged. – Charles Babbage

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The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity. – Miguel de Cervantes

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The benefit of the radio is, something beyond your realm of knowledge can surprise you, can enter your realm of knowledge. – Esperanza Spalding

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I grew up on the golden age of childrens TV. – Edward Norton

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