To comprehend a man's life, it is necessary to know not merely what he does but also what he purposely leaves undone.
John Hall Gladstone (2014). “Michael Faraday”, p.41, Cambridge University Press
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To comprehend a man's life, it is necessary to know not merely what he does but also what he purposely leaves undone.