Quote Explained: The power of duly appreciating little things belongs to a great mind.

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Misgive that you may not mistake.

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry gets the best of the argument.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

When a man says he wants to work, what he means is that he wants wages.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

Curiosity is as much the parent of attention, as attention is of memory.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

He who is not aware of his ignorance will be only misled by his knowledge.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

It is folly to expect men to do all that they may reasonably be expected to do.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

As the flower is before the fruit, so is faith before good works.

Richard Whately

Philosopher and theologian

· Ireland

The power of duly appreciating little things belongs to a great mind.

Misgive that you may not mistake.

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry gets the best of the argument.

When a man says he wants to work, what he means is that he wants wages.

Curiosity is as much the parent of attention, as attention is of memory.

A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.

He who is not aware of his ignorance will be only misled by his knowledge.

It is folly to expect men to do all that they may reasonably be expected to do.

As the flower is before the fruit, so is faith before good works.

Appreciation of art is a moral erection, otherwise mere dilettantism. Read explanation

I just love the world around me and wanted my audience to love and appreciate it too.

There is no excess in the world so commendable as excessive gratitude. Read explanation

I don’t like to say I have given my life to art. I prefer to say art has given me my life.

The power of duly appreciating little things belongs to a great mind.

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