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He not only overflowed with learning, but stood in the slop.

Learning is not compulsory but neither is survival.

He who has imagination without learning has wings and no feet.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad.

In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.

Learning isn't a means to an end; it is an end in itself.

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

I've known countless people who were reservoirs of learning, yet never had a thought.

When you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questions, always new questions, then it is time to die.

How is it that so often . . . I get the feeling I've worked hard to learn something I already know, or knew, once.

There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them - the senses, intelligent companions, and books.

Never let formal education get in the way of your learning.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordings enjoy.

A tough lesson to learn in life is that not everyone wishes you well.

Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get when you don't.

The first problem for all of us men and women is not to learn, but to unlearn.

The things we know best are the things we haven't been taught.

A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.