Better know nothing than half-know many things.

I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.

In mathematics you don't understand things. You just get used to them.

In order to stave off covetouness, greed, and spite, citizens world over must be educated.

Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

To every action there is always an equal and opposite or contrary, reaction

My alma mater was books, a good library.... I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.

Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.

They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.

Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.

The real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.

Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.

I decided to teach because I think that any person who studies philosophy has to be involved actively.

The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life

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

Most people have never learned that one of the main aims in life is to enjoy it.

The knowledge of all things is possible

It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so.