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George Iles (1852-1942) was a renowned author from the United Kingdom. His works spanned a variety of fields, including history, literature, and philosophy. Iles was known for his in-depth research and attention to detail, and his works have had a profound impact on posterity.

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Famous George Iles Quotes

“We despair of changing the habits of men, still we would alter institutions, the habits of millions of men.”

Men Stills Millions Habit Despair Institutions

Book:Canadian Stories

Source: Canadian Stories

“They will listen with both ears to what is said by the men just a step or two ahead of them, who stand nearest to them, and within arm's reach. A guide ceases to be of any use when he strides so far ahead as to be hidden by the curvature of the earth.”

Men Said Two Use Earth Steps Teacher He Man Arms Ears Guides Cease Stride

Book:Choosing Books

Source: Choosing Books

“Let truth be a banner big enough to hide the man who holds it up.”

Men Enough Bigs Truth He Man Truth Is Banner

Author:George Iles

“Ten builders rear an arch, each in turn lifting it higher; but it is the tenth man, who drops in the keystone, who hears our huzzas.”

Men Science Turns Higher Ten Research Invention Lifting Builder Arches Keystones

Book:Canadian Stories

Source: Canadian Stories

“A man's own addition to what he learns is cement to bind an otherwise loose heap of stones into a structure of unity, strength, and use.”

Men Use Stones Structure Unity Cement

Author:George Iles

About the Author

Born: 1852
Died: 1942
Known for: Author
Quotes: 29

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