I never taught language for the purpose of teaching it; but invariably used language as a medium for the communication of thought; thus the learning of language was coincident with the acquisition of knowledge.

The wrong things are predominantly stressed in the schools - things remote from the student's experience and need.

It is a rare privilege to watch the birth, growth, and first feeble struggles of a living mind; this privilege is mine.

We all make mistakes, as the hedgehog said as he climbed off the scrubbing brush

If my parents didn't push me and didn't support education, I probably wouldn't be here today.... Regardless of whatever they went through and how they may have been treated, they felt education was important. So, it's easier when you have the parents who support it, rather than those who don't.

Why, it is as easy to teach the name of an idea, if it is clearly formulated in the child's mind, as to teach the name of an object.

We are bothered a good deal by people who assume the responsibility of the world when God is neglectful.