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Quote by William Congreve
Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the

Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman. – William Congreve

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Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. – William Congreve

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Intelligence appears to be the thing that enables a man to get along without education. Education enables a man to get along without the use of his intelligence. – Albert Edward Wiggam

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The test and the use of mans education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind. – Jacques Barzun

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Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed. – Joseph Stalin

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The tragedy of education is played in two scenes — incompetent pupils facing competent teachers and incompetent teachers facing competent pupils. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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