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Many people think of knowledge as money, They would like knowledge, but do not want to face the perseverance and self- denial that goes into the acquisition of it.
Many people think of knowledge as money, They would like knowledge, but do not want to face the perseverance and self- denial that goes into the acquisition of it.
 John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn

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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

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The next great task of science is to create a religion for humanity.
 John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn
The political spirit is the great force in throwing the love of truth and accurate reasoning into a secondary place.
 John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn
You have not converted a man, because you have silenced him.
 John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn