The Art of Literary CriticismD. Appleton-Century Company, incorporated, 1941 - 689 sivua |
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Sivu 284
... learning is but an instrument ; and an instrument , though most valuable , yet not always indispensable . Heaven ... Learning , destitute of this superior aid , is fond , and proud , of what has cost it much pains ; is a great lover of ...
... learning is but an instrument ; and an instrument , though most valuable , yet not always indispensable . Heaven ... Learning , destitute of this superior aid , is fond , and proud , of what has cost it much pains ; is a great lover of ...
Sivu 285
... learning , and genius , I would compare genius to virtue , and learning to riches . As riches are most wanted where there is least virtue ; so learning where there is least genius . As virtue without much riches can give happiness , so ...
... learning , and genius , I would compare genius to virtue , and learning to riches . As riches are most wanted where there is least virtue ; so learning where there is least genius . As virtue without much riches can give happiness , so ...
Sivu 287
... learning ; we detract not from the value of gold , by saying that diamond has greater still . He who disregards learning , shows that he wants its aid ; and he that overvalues it , shows that its aid has done him harm . Over- valued ...
... learning ; we detract not from the value of gold , by saying that diamond has greater still . He who disregards learning , shows that he wants its aid ; and he that overvalues it , shows that its aid has done him harm . Over- valued ...
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