Running a school where the students all succeed, even if some students have to help others to make the grade, is good preparation for democracy.

No human being will work hard at anything unless they believe that they are working for competence.

What students lack in school is an intellectual relationship or conversation with the teacher.

If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior. In other words, begin to act the part, as well as you can, of the person you would rather be, the person you most want to become. Gradually, the old, fearful person will fade away.

Unlike the weak, the strong neither give up nor are driven by pain into rash or stupid behavior. They don't like pain any more than anyone else, but they are not willing to settle for short-term relief if it means reducing their options later. They don't rob Peter to pay Paul, they face reality now.

Sex is on the minds of most people, especially those who shouldn't be having it.

We can teach a lot of things, but if the teacher can't relate by talking to a group of friendly students, he'll never be a competent teacher.