Brick walls are there for reason. And once you get over them-- even if someone has practically had to throw you over-- it can be helpful to others to tell them how you did it.

The number one goal of teachers should be to help students learn how to learn.

Earnestness is highly underestimated. It comes from the core, while hip is trying to impress you on the surface.

I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

When there’s an elephant in the room introduce him.

until you got ice cream spilled on you, you’re not doing field work

Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.