The mind knows only what lies near the heart.

The easy way has never in the long run commanded the allegiance of mankind.

It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought-that is to be educated.

When the world is storm-driven and bad things happen, then we need to know all the strong fortresses of the spirit which men have built through the ages.

The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat.

To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful and delightful to live in, was a mark of the Greek spirit which distinguished it from all that had gone before. It is a vital distinction.

Responsibility is the price every man must pay for freedom.