True opinions are a fine thing and do all sorts of good so long as they stay in their place; but they will not stay long. They run away from a man's mind, so they are not worth much until you tether them by working out the reason. Once they are tied down, they become knowledge, and are stable.

Poverty doesn't come because of the decrease of wealth but because of the increase of desires.

Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds.

All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.

The most important part of education is proper training in the nursery.

If you think your child's academic studies are more important than the arts, think again.

Serious things cannot be understood without laughable things, nor opposites at all without opposites.