Quote by Thomas Arnold
Rather than have it the principal thing in my sons mind, I would g

Rather than have it the principal thing in my sons mind, I would gladly have him think that the sun went round the earth, and that the stars were so many spangles set in the bright blue firmament. – Thomas Arnold

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What we must look for here is, firstly, religious and moral principles; secondly, gentlemanly conduct; thirdly, intellectual ability. – Thomas Arnold

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Education
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Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and, more that all, must be prayed for. – Thomas Arnold

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My object will be, if possible, to form Christian men, for Christian boys I can scarcely hope to make. – Thomas Arnold

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I could write historical fiction, or science fiction, or a mystery but since I find it fascinating to research the clues of some little know period and develop a story based on that, I will probably continue to do it. – Jean M. Auel

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People who love science fiction really do love sex. – Susie Bright

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Theres a lot of interesting words, nomenclatures, in science. – Andrew Bird

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Science may be described as the art of systematic over-simplification. – Karl Popper

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A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer. – Robert Frost

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