Ignorance breeds monsters to fill up the vacancies of the soul that are unoccupied by the verities of knowledge.

False conclusions which have been reasoned out are infinitely worse than blind impulse.

Had I the power, I would scatter libraries over the whole land as the sower sows his wheatfield.

Manners easily and rapidly mature into morals.

Injustice alone can shake down the pillars of the skies, and restore the reign of Chaos and Night.

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

Education alone can conduct us to that enjoyment which is, at once, best in quality and infinite in quantity.