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Quote by Irving Babbitt
Perhaps as good a classification as any of the main types is that

Perhaps as good a classification as any of the main types is that of the three lusts distinguished by traditional Christianity – the lust of knowledge, the lust of sensation, and the lust of power. – Irving Babbitt

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For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual. – Irving Babbitt

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Act strenuously, would appear to be our faith, and right thinking will take care of itself. – Irving Babbitt

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Knowledge is ancient error reflecting on its youth. – Francis Picabia

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It is not good to know more unless we do more with what we already know. – R. K. Bergethon

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What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, thats a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. – Cheech Marin

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I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. – Frederick Sanger

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