Novels

They have both had a false view of things foisted on them by reading
novels; and expectatons have been aroused which can never be fulfilled.

To unlearn the evil - what branch of knowledge is most necessary - Diogenes

religion, phylosopfy should be learned at a later age.

The faculty of judgement, should be left to itself; and care should be
taken not to participate its action by incalculating prejudice,
which will paralyze it for ever.

This precious soil (mind) should be cultivated so as to bear as much fruit 
as possible

