A child is being properly educated only when he is learning to become independent of his parents.

A child is being properly educated only when he is learning to become independent of his parents.

All new ideas begin in a non-conforming mind that questions some tenet of the conventional wisdom.

Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courage and patience.

Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous impatience.

In Greek mythology, Antaeus was a giant who was strong as long as he had contact with the earth. When he was lifted from the earth he lost strength. So it is with engineers. They must not become isolated from the real world...

When doing a job — any job — one must feel that he owns it, and act as though he will remain in that job forever.