It is well, when the wise and the learned discover new truths; but how much better to diffuse the truths already discovered, amongst the multitude! Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power; and while a philosopher is discovering one new truth, millions may be propagated amongst the people. Diffusion, then, rather than discovery, is the duty of our government.

Time is a seedfield; in youth we sow it with causes; in after life we reap the harvest of effects.

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

We go by the major vote, and if the majority are insane, the sane must go to the hospital.

When will society, like a mother, take care of all her children?

Deeds survive the doers.

Education is an organic necessity of a human being.