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John Henry Newman Quotes: A great memory does not make a mind, any more than a dictionary is a piece of literature.
         

A great memory does not make a mind, any more than a dictionary is a piece of literature.


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A great memory does not make a mind, any more than a dictionary is a piece of literature.
         



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Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning.



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If we are intended for great ends, we are called to great hazards.



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It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.



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We can believe what we choose. We are answerable for what we choose to believe.



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Cruelty to animals is as if humans did not love God.



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I sought to hear the voice of God and climbed the topmost steeple, but God declared: "Go down again - I dwell among the people.



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When you feel in need of a compliment, give one to someone else.





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This page presents the quote "A great memory does not make a mind, any more than a dictionary is a piece of literature.". Author of this quote is John Henry Newman. This quote is about literature, mind, memory,.