Knowledge is a mimic creation.

But let a man know that there are things to be known, of which he is ignorant, and it is so much carved out of his domain of universal knowledge.

The most precious wine is produced upon the sides of volcanoes. Now bold and inspiring ideals are only born of a clear head that stands over a glowing heart.

A teacher should, above all things, first induce a desire in the pupil for the acquisition he wishes to impart.

As each generation comes into the world devoid of knowledge, its first duty is to obtain possession of the stores already amassed. It must overtake its predecessors before it can pass by them.

A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.

Deeds survive the doers.