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Evolution is fascinating to watch. To me it is the most interesting when one can observe the evolution of a single man. Shana Alexander		Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
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Thomas Arnold

Thomas Arnold

Thomas Arnold (June 13, 1795 - June 12, 1842) was a British schoolmaster and historian, head of Rugby School from 1828 to 1841.

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My object will be, if possible, to form Christian men, for Christian boys I can scarcely hope to make.

Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and, more that all, must be prayed for.

What we must look for here is, first, religious and moral principles; secondly, gentlemanly conduct; thirdly, intellectual ability.

Probably the happiest period in life most frequently is in middle age, when the eager passions of youth are cooled, and the infirmities of age not yet begun ...

It was from an old friend who thought he was dying. Anyway, he said, 'Life and death issues don't come along that often, thank God, so don't treat everything like it's life or death. Go easier.

One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity of life seems out of place. At midday the sun may burn, and men labor under it; but the morning and evening should be alike calm and cheerful.

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