For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled.

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

The real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.

Liberty without Learning is always in peril and Learning without Liberty is always in vain.

It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

A witty saying proves nothing.

The progressive development of man is vitally dependent on invention.

The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.

The secret of life is not enjoyment but education through experience.

Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.

The fullness of knowledge only comes through the awareness of ignorance.

Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

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

Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.

In order to stave off covetouness, greed, and spite, citizens world over must be educated.

The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.

Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

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