I do not think that any thorough-going modification of college curriculum would be possible without a modification of the methods of instruction.

In general it may be said that the things which we take for granted without inquiry or reflection are just the things which determine our conscious thinking and decide our conclusions. And these habitudes which lie below the level of reflection are just those which have been formed in the constant give and take of relationship with others.

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

Good manners come, as we say, from good breeding or rather are good breeding; and breeding is acquired by habitual action, in response to habitual stimuli, not by conveying information.

The intellectual content of religions has always finally adapted itself to scientific and social conditions after they have become clear.... For this reason I do not think that those who are concerned about the future of a religious attitude should trouble themselves about the conflict of science with traditional doctrines.

I believe that in this way the teacher always is the prophet of the true God and the usherer in of the true kingdom of God.

If all meanings could be adequately expressed by words, the arts of painting and music would not exist.