Jacques Barzun

A man who has both feet planted firmly in the air can be safely called a liberal as opposed to read more

A man who has both feet planted firmly in the air can be safely called a liberal as opposed to the conservative, who has both feet firmly planted in his mouth.

Only a great mind that is overthrown yields tragedy.

Only a great mind that is overthrown yields tragedy.

Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.

Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.

Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.

Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.

Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.

Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.