Where these words come from
- 85% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- 'Detached Thoughts on Books and Reading,' Last Essays of Elia (essay first published 1822; collected 1833) — Wikiquote sourced section, named essay.
- Detached Thoughts on Books and Reading (Last Essays of Elia)
- 1822
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ErasmusReading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body.
Joseph AddisonA man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he reads as a task will do him little good.
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ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Lao TzuIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
Sun TzuThe wound is the place where the light enters you.
RumiYou have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Marcus AureliusWaste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.Marcus Aurelius
ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.Lao TzuIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.Sun TzuThe wound is the place where the light enters you.RumiYou have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.Marcus AureliusWaste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.Marcus Aurelius