 | 1872 - Počet stránok 810
...tempted to indulge in another oracular utterance, something like this : — — A wise man recognizes the convenience of a general statement, but he bows...knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to Ijsten. Will the Professor have the kindness to inform me by what steps of gradual development the... | |
 | Oliver Wendell Holmes - 1882 - Počet stránok 630
...can be imagined as receiving a message from Mr. Boswell or Mrs. Thrale flashed through the depths of the ocean, we can suppose he might be tempted to indulge...idlers, have become the means of approximating the intelligence of remote continents, and wafting emotions unchilled through the abysses of the no longer... | |
 | Oliver Wendell Holmes - 1883 - Počet stránok 354
...tempted to indulge in another oracular utterance, something like this : — — A wise man recognizes the convenience of a general statement, but he bows...intelligences of remote continents, and wafting emotions nnchilled through the abysses of the no longer unfathomable deep. — This, you understand, Beloved,... | |
 | Oliver Wendell Holmes - 1892 - Počet stránok 412
...tempted to indulge in another oracular utterance, something like this: — — A wise man recognizes the convenience of a general statement, but he bows...development the ring and the loadstone, which were but yes* terday the toys of children and idlers, have become the means of approximating the intelligences... | |
 | Philip Hugh Dalbiac - 1897 - Počet stránok 526
...admire. That which looks rich to the gross vulgar eyes Is the fop's tinsel which the grave despise." " It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen." OW HoLMES. The Poet at the Breakfast Table, X. " It is the sea, it is the sea, In all its vague immensity."... | |
 | William D. Hall - 1898 - Počet stránok 326
...pleasure, love God. This is the everlasting Yea, wherein all contradiction is solved. — CARLYLE. 6. It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. — OW HOLMES. 7. The geologist moves along on paths worn deeply by the divine foot-prints. — AQASSIZ.... | |
 | Oliver Wendell Holmes - 1900 - Počet stránok 360
...tempted to indulge in another oracular utterance, something like this : — — A wise man recognizes the convenience of a general statement, but he bows...the kindness to inform me by what steps of gradual develop, ment the ring and the loadstone, which were but yesterday the toys of children and idlers,... | |
 | Oliver Wendell Holmes - 1900 - Počet stránok 382
...tempted to indulge in another oracular utterance, something like this : — — A wise man recognizes the convenience of a general statement, but he bows...privilege of wisdom to listen. Will the Professor have the kind ness to inform me by what steps of gradual development the ring and the loadstone, which were... | |
 | Robert Andrews - 1989 - Počet stránok 414
...sway, And fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray. Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) Anglo-Irish author It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) American writer, physician Tomorrow a stranger will say with... | |
 | Louise B. Moll - 1996 - Počet stránok 132
...4 A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough. -Benjamin Franklin January 5 It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. -Oliver Wendell Holmes February 5 It is folly to endeavor to make ourselves shine before we are luminous.... | |
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It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen. 
