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Those who cannot themselves observe can at least acquire the observation of others.

Those who cannot themselves observe can at least acquire the observation of others.

Benjamin Disraeli (1846). “Contarini Fleming: A Romance”, p.78

Reality is an acquired taste.

Robert Fritz (1996). “Corporate Tides: The Inescapable Laws of Organizational Structure”, p.28, Berrett-Koehler Publishers

TAKE, v.t. To acquire, frequently by force but preferably by stealth.

Ambrose Bierce (2011). “Ambrose Bierce: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs”, p.815, Library of America

All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.

Aesop (2011). “Aesop's Fables”, p.198, Collector's Library

A fact acquires its true and full value only through the idea which is developed from it.

Justus von Liebig (1859). “Familiar Letters on Chemistry, in its relation to Physiology, Dietetics, Agriculture, Commerce and Political Economy: Edited by John Blyth”, p.58

In duty the individual acquires his substantive freedom

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1958). “Philosophy of right”

Life rejuvenates and acquires energy when it multiplies: It is enriched, not impoverished.

"Pope Francis: not having children is selfish" by Stephanie Kirchgaessner, www.theguardian.com. February 11, 2015.

It is by imitation, far more than by precept, that we learn everything; and what we learn thus, we acquire not only more effectually, but more pleasantly.

Edmund Burke (1834). “The Works of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke: With a Biographical and Critical Introduction, and Portrait After Sir Joshua Reynolds”, p.36

Hast thou virtue? acquire also the graces and beauties of virtue.

Benjamin Franklin “Poor Richard Day by Day”, Lulu.com

To one man a stream is so much water-power, to another a rendezvous for lovers.

George Henry Lewes (1891). “The Principles of Success in Literature”

Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others.

"Memoirs of Napoleon" published by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne, (1829-1831).

The nature of power is such that even those who have not sought it, but have had it forced upon them, tend to acquire a taste for more.

Aldous Huxley, Robert S. Baker, James Sexton (2002). “Complete Essays: 1956-1963, and supplement, 1920-1948”, Ivan R. Dee Publisher

You don't destroy what you want to acquire in the future.

Suzanne Collins (2010). “Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)”, p.152, Scholastic Inc.

Acquire peace of mind by making the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

John Wooden (1997). “Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court”, p.201, McGraw Hill Professional

Even youngish men can acquire wisdom as time goes by.

"Profile: Commons Speaker, John Bercow" by David Hencke, www.theguardian.com. June 22, 2009.

The more we consume, acquire, and elevate our status, the harder it is to stay happy.

Jane McGonigal (2011). “Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World”, p.41, Penguin