Dr. Samuel Johnson Quote
"Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain
characteristics of a vigorous intelligence."
by:
Dr. Samuel Johnson
(1709-1784) English poet, essayist, critic, journalist, lexicographer
Source:
The Rambler, 1750-52
Categories:
Intelligence
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Knowledge
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Learning
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Reason
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Science
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Self-Reliance
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Skepticism
Reader comments about this quote:
Of course, but a simple quote.
-- EGL, LA
...only until everything is known.
-- David L Rosenthal
Curiosity is not just one of the characteristics of a vigorous intelligence, it is the beginning of knowledge. .
-- Jack, Greenm OH
And yet, it killed the cat.
-- Ken, Allyn, WA
Always keep questioning.
-- E Archer, NYC
Only the ignorant think they know everything... or even could know everything...
-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
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