I have here only made a nosegay of culled flowers, and have brought nothing of my own but the thread that tied them together.

We judge a horse not only by its pace on a racecourse, but also by its walk, nay, when resting in its stable.

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.

I have never seen a greater monster or miracle in the world than myself.

True it is that she who escapeth safe and unpolluted from out the school of freedom, giveth more confidence of herself than she who comet sound out of the school of severity and restraint.

But as Nature is the best guide, teaching must be the development of natural inclinations, for which purpose the teacher must watch his pupil and listen to him, not continually bawl words into his ears as if pouring water into a funnel. Good teaching will come from a mind well made rather than well filled.

Among the liberal arts, let us begin with the art that liberates us.