By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
English essayist William Hazlitt is best known for his humanist writings, which stress free will and self-actualization. In 1826, he published “On Application to Study,” an essay discussing how staying engaged keeps us moving forward. With this line, Hazlitt suggests that the drive for knowledge keeps our minds sharp — that genius is a muscle that can be exercised. He wrote that “by continuing our efforts, as by moving forwards in a road, we extend our views, and discover continually new tracts of country.” In other words, we will always learn something new when we’re out looking for it with an open mind.
Quotes About Plants for Those With and Without Green Thumbs
Quotes To Help You Live a More Spontaneous Life
Life-Affirming Quotes About Human Connection
Quotes for Anyone Who Struggles With Patience
How To Find Closure, in Quotes
Surprisingly Profound Quotes From the ‘Star Wars’ Universe
Leonardo da Vinci’s Advice for a Fulfilling Life
Add a Dash of Laughter to Your Day With These Cooking Quotes
Quotes From Award-Winning Books of the 21st Century
14 Reminders That You’re Loved, for Anyone Who Feels Lonely
9 Quotes That Define Intersectionality