In a large university, there are as many deans and executive heads as there are schools and departments. Their relations to one another are intricate and periodic; in fact, "galaxy" is too loose a term: it is a planetarium of deans with the President of the University as a central sun. One can see eclipses, inner systems, and oppositions.
Jacques BarzunThe mind tends to run along the groove of one's intention and overlook the actual expression.
Jacques BarzunEducation in the United States is a passion and a paradox. Millions want it, and commend it, and are busy about it. At the same time they degrade it by trying to get it free of charge and free of work.
Jacques BarzunIntellect has nothing to do with equality except to respect it as a sublime convention.
Jacques Barzun