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William Gilbert quotes

British Composer November 18, 1836 – May 29, 1911

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William Gilbert quote: "Let the punishment fit the crime."
Let the punishment fit the crime. William Gilbert
In the discovery of secret things, and in the investigation of hidden causes, stronger reasons are obtained from sure experiments and demonstrated arguments than from probable conjectures and the opinions of philosophical speculators. William Gilbert
William Gilbert quote: "Philosophy is for the few."
Philosophy is for the few. William Gilbert
William Gilbert quote: "The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in..."
The House of Peers, throughout the war, did nothing in particular, and did it very well. William Gilbert
Merely corroborative detail, intended to give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative. (Poo-Bah) William Gilbert
William Gilbert quote: "What, never? Well, hardly ever!"
What, never? Well, hardly ever! William Gilbert
William Gilbert quote: "He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a..."
He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist. William Gilbert
William Gilbert quote: "You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how..."
You have no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it. William Gilbert
William Gilbert quote: "When everyone is somebody, then no one’s anybody."
When everyone is somebody, then no one’s anybody. William Gilbert

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