Creative Quotations from . . .
Benjamin Jowett
(1817-1893) born on Apr 15
English classical scholar. He was considered to be one of the greatest teachers of the 19th century. He was renowned for his translations of Plato.
 
   
F
If you don't find a God by five o'clock this afternoon you must leave the college.

R
"Logic is neither a science nor an art, but a dodge."
A
"Research! A mere excuse for idleness; it has never achieved, and will never achieve any results of the slightest value."
N
One man is as good as another until he has written a book.
K
Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl.


Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F: Responding to a conceited young student's assertion that he could find no evidence for a God. Attrib.
R: "In "Correct Quotes for DOS," WordStar International, 1991."
A: "In "Unforgotten Years," by Logan Pearsall Smith."
N: "In "Life and Letters of Benjamin Jowett," vol. 1, ch. 8, ed. Abbott and Campbell, 1897."
K: "In "The Speaker's Electronic Reference Collection," AApex Software, 1994."



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