A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

As long as there is life there is danger.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.