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Quote by William Shenstone
His knowledge of books had in some degree diminished his knowledge

His knowledge of books had in some degree diminished his knowledge of the world. – William Shenstone

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Grandeur and beauty are so very opposite, that you often diminish the one as you increase the other. Variety is most akin to the latter, simplicity to the former. – William Shenstone

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Beauty
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The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate. – William Shenstone

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Letters
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And let me tell you, you boys of America, that there is no higher inspiration to any man to be a good man, a good citizen, and a good son, brother, or father, than the knowledge that you come from honest blood. – John Sergeant Wise

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Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fall do I get up again. – Vincent Van Gogh

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A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, thats when cuisine is truly exciting. – Charlie Trotter

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For the things of this world cannot be made known without a knowledge of mathematics. – Roger Bacon

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Strike against war, for without you no battles can be fought! – Helen Keller

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The body is an amazing machine… If you eat the right things your body will perform incredibly well! – Shawn Johnson

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