I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion

Dare to think for yourself.

The first idea the child must acquire is that of the difference between good and evil.

The progressive development of man is vitally dependent on invention.

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

I do not know how to teach philosophy without becoming a disturber of the peace.

All sciences are vain and full of errors that are not born of Experience, the mother of all Knowledge.

The secret of life is not enjoyment but education through experience.

The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.

A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of impudent snobs who characterize themselves as intellectuals.

There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.

Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else.

All knowledge that the world has ever received comes from the mind; the infinite library of the universe is in our own mind.

Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

I don't look on poetry as closed works. I feel they're going on all the time in my head and I occasionally snip off a length.

God created man in His own image, says the Bible; philosophers reverse the process: they create God in theirs.

Investigate, educate and organize the country must progress, productive works and industries are the main avenues at present next to education for the advancement of the country

Know what you are talking about.

If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts.