There is no greater egoism than that of learning when it is treated simply as a mark of personal distinction to be held and cherished for its own sake. ... [K]knowledge is a possession held in trust for the furthering of the well-being of all

Cease conceiving of education as mere preparation for later life, and make it the full meaning of the present life.

The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.

Communication is a process of sharing experience till it becomes a common possession. It modifies the disposition of both the parties who partake in it.

It requires troublesome work to undertake the alteration of old beliefs.

Social engaged intellectuals must accept reality as they found it and shape it toward positive social goals, not stand aside in self-righteous isolation.

No system has ever as yet existed which did not in some form involve the exploitation of some human beings for the advantage of others.