 | Otis Henry Tiffany - 1883 - 954 Seiten
...spring ; Their shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again. (Pope. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,...or we know where we can find information upon it. (Sam I Johnton. When you know a thing, to hold that yon know it ; and when you do not know a thing,... | |
 | Christian ethics - 1883 - 296 Seiten
...likely to get more than he that has none. Knowledge is power. Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,...or we know where we can find information upon it. Manners must adorn knowledge, and smooth its way through the world. Our knowledge, like our blood,... | |
 | Familiar quotations - 1883 - 942 Seiten
...1775. Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Ibid. Hell is paved with good intentions.1 Ibid. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,...or we know where we can find information upon it. Ibid. There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as... | |
 | 1884 - 532 Seiten
...should have such a desire to look at the backs of books. ' Johnson, ever ready for contest, instantly answered, 'Sir, the reason is very plain. Knowledge...know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do, is to know what books have treated of it.... | |
 | Homer - 1884 - 500 Seiten
...they are. The intelligent man knows that most things are not to be known, for, as Dr. Johnson said, "Knowledge is of two kinds: we know a subject ourselves,...or we know where we can find information upon it." The best minds are more like a card index than like a library. The ancient philosophers took pride... | |
 | Herbert Baxter Adams - 1884 - 152 Seiten
...will also prove of great practical value to teachers and pupils. " Knowledge," says Dr. Johnson, " is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it." Professor Allen's views concerning the topical method of historical study are best represented by one... | |
 | Johns Hopkins University - 1884 - 690 Seiten
...will also prove of great practical value to teachers and pupils. " Knowledge," says Dr. Johnson, " is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it." Professor Allen's views concerning the topical method of historical study are best represented by one... | |
 | Book-lover - 1884 - 530 Seiten
...intent on poring over the backs of the books. Mr. Cambridge politely said, ' It seems odd that one should have such a desire to look at the backs of books.' Johnson, ever ready for contest, instantly answered, 'Sir, the reason is very plain. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or... | |
 | Alexander Ireland - 1884 - 526 Seiten
...intent on poring over the backs of the books. Mr. Cambridge politely said, ' It seems odd that one should have such a desire to look at the backs of...books. ' Johnson, ever ready for contest, instantly answered, 'Sir, the reason is very plain. Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or... | |
 | James Boswell - 1887 - 500 Seiten
...pardon, to accuse myself, for I have the same custom which I perceive you have. But it seems odd that one should have such a desire to look at the backs of...know where we can find information upon it. When we enquire into any subject, the first thing we have to do is to know what books have treated of it. This... | |
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Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. 
