It is impossible to persuade a man who does not disagree, but smiles.

To me education is a leading out of what is already there in the pupil's soul.

These years are still the years of my prime. It is important to recognise the years of one's prime, always remember that.

Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one by surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life. Without an ever-present sense of death life is insipid.

I have a great desire to make people smile - not laugh. Laughter is too aggressive. People bare their teeth.

Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.

The word "education" comes from the root e from ex, out, and duco, I lead. It means a leading out. To me education is a leading out of what is already there in the pupil's soul.