"Every single major push in education has made it worse and right now it's really bad because everything we've done is de-humanizing education. It's destroying the possibility of the teacher and the student having a warm, friendly, intellectual relationship."

"Every single major push in education has made it worse and right now it's really bad because everything we've done is de-humanizing education. It's destroying the possibility of the teacher and the student having a warm, friendly, intellectual relationship."

"I think it is totally wrong and terribly harmful if education is defined as acquiring knowledge."

"This is at the heart of all good education, where the teacher asks students to think and engages them in encouraging dialogues, constantly checking for understanding and growth."

"Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a movable body."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength."

"Comfort in expressing your emotions will allow you to share the best of yourself with others, but not being able to control your emotions will reveal your worst."