American - Scientist | August 1, 1818 - June 28, 1889
A young sailor boy came to see me today. It pleases me to have these lads seek me on their return from their first voyage, and tell me how much they have learned about navigation.
Maria Mitchell
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I am just learning to notice the different colors of the stars, and already begin to have a new enjoyment.
LearningStarsI AmColorsNewJust
I had, early in life, a love for staging, but it is fast dying out. Nine hours over a rough road are enough to root out the most passionate love of that kind.
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The greatest object in educating is to give a right habit of study.
HabitRightStudyGreatestGive
The Southern character is opposed to haste. Safety is of more worth than speed, and there is no hurry.
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The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!
LearningPowerSoulWorldHuman
Yesterday I had a Shaker visitor, and today a Catholic; and the more I see and hear, the less do I care about church doctrines.
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That knowledge which is popular is not scientific.
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Altogether, St. Louis is a growing place, and the West has a large hand and a strong grasp.
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As a general rule, people disappoint you as you know them.
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I am always the better for open-air breathing, and was certainly meant for the wandering life of the Indian.
LifeI AmBetterAlwaysBreathing
I am just through with a summer, and a summer is to me always a trying ordeal.
I AmMeTryingSummerAlwaysJust
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