The disappearance of a sense of responsibility is the most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority.

The disappearance of a sense of responsibility is the most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority.

Choice has always been a privilege of those who could afford to pay for it.

Choice has always been a privilege of those who could afford to pay for it.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old read more

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a read more

Never seem wiser, nor more learned, than the people you are with. Wear your learning, like your watch, in a private pocket: and do not merely pull it out and strike it; merely to show that you have one.

You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.

You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Some people weave burlap into the fabric of our lives, and some weave gold thread. Both contribute to make the read more

Some people weave burlap into the fabric of our lives, and some weave gold thread. Both contribute to make the whole picture beautiful and unique.

Advice: the smallest current coin.

Advice: the smallest current coin.

A little experience often upsets a lot of theory.

A little experience often upsets a lot of theory.

Be awfully nice to them going up, because you're gonna meet them all coming down.

Be awfully nice to them going up, because you're gonna meet them all coming down.