What could an entirely rational being speak of with another entirely rational being?
For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
Give me 6 hours to chop a tree, I will spend the first 4 sharpening my axe.
In a rational society we would want our presidents to be teachers. – In our actual society we insist they be cheerleaders.
Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.
An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.
The best brains of the Nation may be found on the last benches of the Classroom
It is no small art to sleep: for that purpose you must keep awake all day.
If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid.