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The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.
Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart.
Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart.
It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics.
It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics.
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a read more
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.
Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.
Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.
Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.
Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential
All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again.
All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again.
