A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
Imagination is the source of every form of human achievement. And it's the one thing that I believe we are systematically jeopardizing in the way we educate our children and ourselves.
The man who is fond of books is usually a man of lofty thought, and elevated opinions.
If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.
Real learning comes about when the competitive spirit has ceased.
Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge
The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life
Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.
The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.
The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.
When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to my books. They quickly absorb me and banish the clouds from my mind.
Books! I dunno if I ever told you this, but books are the greatest gift one person can give another.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world
Courage, conviction and confidence.
For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled.
Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.
Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly - they'll go through anything. You read and you?re pierced.
A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of impudent snobs who characterize themselves as intellectuals.
Learning gives creativity, Creativity leads to thinking, Thinking provides knowledge, Knowledge makes you great.