Posts Tagged ‘Thomas’
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Huxley on Climbing the Ladder
“The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher.”
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–1895)
English biologist and educator
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Edison on The Mix
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“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.”
Thomas Edison (1847–1931)
American inventor and salesman
frequently worked more than 40 hours straight
Monday, July 4, 2011
Paine on Loving The Smover
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“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”
Thomas Paine (1737–1809)
American political theorist & writer
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Huxley on Can Do, Will Do
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“Do what you can to do what you ought, and leave hoping and fearing alone.”
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–1895)
English biologist and educator
Monday, March 7, 2011
Huxley on The Big Picture
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“The great end of life is not knowledge but action.”
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–1895)
English biologist and educator
