It is not so important to be serious as it is to be serious about the important things. The monkey wears an expression of seriousness which would do credit to any college student, but the monkey is serious because he itches.

Democracy has not failed; the intelligence of the race has failed before the problems the race has raised

Most people spend their time on the 'urgent' rather than on the 'important.'

The most distressing aspect of the world into which you are going is its indifference to the basic issues, which now, as always, are moral issues.

The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.

The college graduate is presented with a sheepskin to cover his intellectual nakedness.

The best education for the best is the best education for all.