"If man looks within himself he must perceive two things: a law of right, and that which it condemns."

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Source : Henry Parry Liddon (1872). “The Life of Faith and the Athanasian Creed: a Sermon [on John Iii. 36], Etc”, p.11

Henry Parry Liddon

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“We also get thousands of suggestions. The default answer is always no.”
“It is true that we cannot make a genius. We can only give to teach child the chance to fulfil his potential possibilities.”
“But their determination to banish fools foundered ultimately in the installation of absolute idiots.”

Source : Basil Bunting (2016). “The Poems of Basil Bunting”, p.66, Faber & Faber
“The education of my brother and myself was of paramount importance to my parents, and in addition to their strong encouragement, they were prepared to make any sacrifice to further our intellectual development.”
“Let me say it diplomatically: Most religions are tribal to some degree.”
“I have a rule: before I can throw anything out, I have to write down five possible uses for it. This stretches my mind and keeps it nimble - just like stretching exercises do for my body.”
“Comedy should never be over-analysed. It's either funny or it isn't. There's a subtle difference between those who say funny things and those who say things funny.”

Source : "Dodd's Bolton Bonus". www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk. February 15, 2007.
“That's the attraction of the conference circuit: it's a way of converting work into play, combining professionalism with tourism, and all at someone else's expense. Write a paper and see the world! I'm Jane Austen - fly me!”

Source : David Lodge (2011). “The Campus Trilogy: Changing Places; Small World; Nice Work”, p.420, Penguin

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