The man who is fond of books is usually a man of lofty thought, and elevated opinions.

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.

They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand.

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.

Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.

Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.

The knowledge of all things is possible

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion

Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.

Learning gives creativity, Creativity leads to thinking, Thinking provides knowledge, Knowledge makes you great.

Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.

Don't learn to do, but learn in doing.

The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have been worth the Nobel Prize.

Dare to think for yourself.

There is nothing more awful, insulting, and depressing than banality.

I cannot live without books.

No power and no treasure can outweigh the extension of our knowledge.