But if we believe what we profess concerning the worth of the individual, then the idea of individual development within a framework of ethical purpose must become our deepest concern, our national preoccupation, our passion, our obsession. We must think of education as relevant for everyone everywhere - at all ages and in all conditions of life.

The [nonprofit] sector is the natural home of nonmajoritarian impulses, movements and values. It comfortably harbors innovators, maverick movements, groups which feel they must fight for their place in the sun, and critics of both liberal conservative persuasion.

The creative individual is particularly gifted in seeing the gap between what is and what could be.

The ablest and most effective leaders do not hold to a single style; they may be highly supportive in personal relations when that is needed, yet capable of a quick, authoritative decision when the situation requires it.

The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursuing his education.

For every talent that poverty has stimulated it has blighted a hundred.

The best kept secret in America today is that people would rather work hard for something they believe in than live a life of aimless diversion.