It may be true that the weak will always be driven to the wall; but it is the task of a just society to see that the wall is climbable.

History repeats itself, but in such cunning disguise that we never detect the resemblance until the damage is done.

Most people are mirrors, reflecting the moods and emotions of the times; few are windows, bringing light to bear on the dark corners where troubles fester. The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

A truly successful person knows how to overcome the past, use the present, and prepare for the future-but unless we can first surmount the past, we cannot effectively cope with either the present or the future.

There are always too many Democratic congressmen, too many Republican congressmen, and never enough U.S. congressmen.

Why do most Americans look up to education and down upon educated people?

Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.