Correct. Mages only learn spells by purchasing, stealing, or finding spell scrolls. When a mage levels up he usually get's a certain number of new slot(s) per spell level available to use spells in, but you can memorize as many spells as you can from scrolls by buying, stealing, or finding. Some really good spells are available later in the game from some of the baddies. Also check out the Wizard in Kuldahar. He has some stuff available for sale and I think he updates his inventory at least once per game. As for failing to copy a spell to your mage's spell book, here's what I do. Just quicksave your game. Try to memorize the spell and if it fails reload and try again until you get it scribed.
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