Ever since economists revealed how much universities contribute to economic growth, politicians have paid close attention to higher education.

An educated man must have a "curiosity in exploring the unfamiliar and unexpected, an open-mindedness in entertaining opposing points of view, tolerance for the ambiguity that surrounds so many important issues, and a willingness to make the best decisions he can in the face of uncertainty and doubt".

Ever since economists revealed how much universities contribute to economic growth, politicians have paid close attention to higher education.

As countries embrace mass higher education, the cost of maintaining universities increases dramatically relative to an elite system.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

If we are prepared to invest the necessary time and effort, affirmative action can contribute to Harvard's quality and not detract from it.

The most obvious purpose of college education is to help students acquire information and knowledge by acquainting them with facts, theories, generalizations, principles, and the like. This purpose scarcely requires justification.