Andrew Lang Quotes


He used statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts; for support rather than illumination. Andrew Lang Statistics 164
He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp posts - for support rather than for illumination. Andrew Lang Drunken 119
He missed an invaluable opportunity to hold his tongue. Andrew Lang Hold 96
An unsophisticated forecaster uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts - for support rather than for illumination. Andrew Lang Drunken 65
Why should I laugh asked the old man. Madness in youth is true wisdom. Go young man follow your dream and if you do not find the happiness that you seek at any rate you will have had the happiness of seeking it. Andrew Lang Madness 65
It is so delightful to teach those one loves Andrew Lang Teaching 64
I fear nothing when I am doing right said Jack. Then said the lady in the red cap you are one of those who slay giants. Andrew Lang Jack 50
Young men especially in America write to me and ask me to recommend a course of reading. Distrust a course of reading People who really care for books read all of them. There is no other course. Andrew Lang Reading 32

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