I decided to teach because I think that any person who studies philosophy has to be involved actively.
The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.
Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it.
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.
Many much-learned men have no intelligence.
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
The fullness of knowledge only comes through the awareness of ignorance.
The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.
I cannot live without books.
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion
I think that kids have a greater capacity for processing things than we give them credit for.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.
Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.
Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
If you're teaching today what you were teaching five years ago, either the field is dead or you are.
Liberty without Learning is always in peril and Learning without Liberty is always in vain.
Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.
Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.
The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.