But Let A Man Know

He Who Shuts Out Truth, By The Same Act Opens The Door To All The Error That Supplies Its Place.

The Experience Of The Ages That Are Past, The Hopes Of The Ages That Are Yet To Come, Unite Their Voices In An Appeal To Us;– They Implore Us To Think More Of The Character Of Our People Than Of Its Numbers; To Look Upon Our Vast Natural Resources, Not As Tempters To Ostentation And Pride, But As Means To Be Converted By The Refining Alchemy Of Education Into Mental And Spiritual Treasures; ...and Thus Give To The World The Example Of A Nation Whose Wisdom Increases With Its Prosperity, And Whose Virtues Are Equal To Its Power.

A Teacher Who Is Attempting To Teach Without Inspiring The Pupil With A Desire To Learn Is Hammering On Cold Iron.

Generosity During Life Is A Very Different Thing From Generosity In The Hour Of Death; One Proceeds From Genuine Liberality And Benevolence, The Other From Pride Or Fear.

Education Is A Capital To The Poor Man, And An Interest To The Rich Man.