William Matthews
(28 Jul 1818 - 14 Feb 1909)
American writer who was professor of rhetoric and English literature at the University of Chicago. He wrote newspaper articles and a number of books.
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Science Quotes by William Matthews (5 quotes)
A pound of energy with an ounce of talent will achieve greater results than a pound of talent with an ounce of energy.
— William Matthews
In Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life (1873), 55.
In any of the learned professions a vigorous constitution is equal to at least fifty per
cent more brain.
— William Matthews
In Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life (1873), 55.
Intellect in a weak body is “like gold in a spent swimmer’s pocket.”
— William Matthews
In Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life (1873), 55-56.
Of what use is it that your mind has become a vast granary of knowledge, if you have not strength to turn the key?
— William Matthews
In Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life (1873), 56.
The first requisite to success in life is to be a good animal.
— William Matthews
In Getting on in the World; Or, Hints on Success in Life (1873), 55.