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We Seldom Learn The True Want Of What We Have Till It Is Discovered That We Can Have No More.

We Are More Pained By Ignorance Than Delighted By Instruction.

I Remember Very Well, When I Was At Oxford, An Old Gentleman Said To Me, "young Man, Ply Your Book Diligently Now, And Acquire A Stock Of Knowledge; For When Years Come Upon You, You Will Find That Poring Upon Books Will Be But An Irksome Task.

He Was Dull In A New Way, And That Made Many Think Him Great.

Present Opportunities Are Neglected, And Attainable Good Is Slighted, By Minds Busied In Extensive Ranges And Intent Upon Future Advantages.