I believe that much of the maladjustment in our societies is caused, not by malevolence and corruption, but simply by ignorance.

The aim of those who try to control thought is always the same. They find one single explanation of the world, one system of thought and action that will (they believe) cover everything; and then they try to impose that on all thinking people.

Many of the twisted minds and crippled characters in the world were made by careless parents who kept their children away from knives and fires, but put permanent scars on their souls.

I believe that much of the maladjustment in our societies is caused, not by malevolence and corruption, but simply by ignorance.

Leisure is one of the three greatest rewards of being a teacher. It is, unfortunately, the privilege which teachers most often misuse.

Bad teaching wastes a great deal of effort, and spoils many lives which might have been full of energy and happiness.

The young do not demand omniscience. They know it is unattainable. They do demand sincerity.