It is probable that there is no one thing that it is of eminent importance for a child to learn.

The philosophy of the wisest man that ever existed, is mainly derived from the act of introspection.

Of Belief Human mathematics, so to speak, like the length of life, are subject to the doctrine of chances.

If there be such a thing as truth, it must infallibly be struck out by the collision of mind with mind.

Everything that is usually understood by the term co-operation is, in some degree, an evil.

As the true object of education is not to render the pupil the mere copy of his preceptor, it is rather to be rejoiced in, than lamented, that various reading should lead him into new trains of thinking.

Government will not fail to employ education, to strengthen its hands and perpetuate its institutions.