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Autobiography and memoir1 quote
We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. It cannot lead, it can only serve; and it is not fastidious in its choice of a leader. — Albert Einstein · 1943Country music1 quote
You got to know when to hold 'em,
Know when to fold 'em,
Know when to walk away,
and know when to run. — Kenny Rogers · 1978Detective fiction1 quote
It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have all of the evidence. It biases the judgement. — Arthur Conan Doyle · 1887Philosophical literature1 quote
Unlike divine nature, human nature lacks sound judgments. — HeraclitusPsychological literature1 quote
The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. — William James · 1890Religious literature1 quote
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. — Jesus · 60