Famous quotes containing the words common, mode and/or gain:
“They sang, but had not human tunes nor words,
Though all was done in common as before;
They had changed their throats and had the throats of birds.”
—William Butler Yeats (18651939)
“Yours of the 24th, asking the best mode of obtaining a thorough knowledge of the law is received. The mode is very simple, though laborious, and tedious. It is only to get the books, and read, and study them carefully.... Work, work, work, is the main thing.”
—Abraham Lincoln (18091865)
“What have I gained?
Experience, said Holmes, laughing. Indirectly it may be of value, you know; you have only to put it into words to gain the reputation of being excellent company for the remainder of your existence.”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (18591930)
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