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The spirit only can teach. Not any profane man, not any sensual, not any liar, not any slave can teach, but only he can give, whohas; he only can create, who is. The man on whom the soul descends, through whom the soul speaks, alone can teach. Courage, piety, love, wisdom, can teach; and every man can open his door to these angels, and they shall bring him the gift of tongues. But the man who aims to speak as books enable, as synods use, as the fashion guides, and as interest commands, babbles. Let him hush. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment.
— Bell Hooks

A ship is a bit of terra firma cut off from the main; it is a state in itself; and the captain is its king. — Herman Melville

Not every statement by a scientist is a statement of science. — John Lennox

Joanna Priestley is one of the most interesting and adept personal animators and filmmakers. I have enjoyed her work for years and been amazed at how she gets into her own thoughts onto the screen in a very elegant and focused way. You have to see this. — Gus Van Sant

And yet, on balance, affirmative action has, I think, been a qualified success." A 13-word sentence with five hedging words. I give it first prize as the most wishy-washy sentence in modern public discourse, — William Zinsser