Knowledge-full, unfettered knowledge of its own heritage, of freedom's enemies, of the whole world of men and ideas-this knowledge is a free people's surest strength.

I went to a public school through sixth grade, and being good at tests wasn't cool.

Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.

A father who is a chronic debtor, an adulterous mother, a beautiful wife, and an unlearned son are enemies in one's own home.

Education is the Best Friend. An Educated Person is Respected Everywhere. Education beats the Beauty and the Youth.

Where my reason, imagination or interest were not engaged, I would not or I could not learn.