Karl G. Maeser

Notable Quotes



Be yourself, but always your better self.

From Karl G. Maeser

Place me behind prison walls - walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground. There is a possibility that in some way or another I may be able to escape. But stand me on that floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No. Never.

From Karl G. Maeser

There is a Mount Sinai for every child of God if he only knows where to find it.

From Karl G. Maeser

No man shall be more exacting of me or my conduct than I am of myself.

From Karl G. Maeser

Make the wise man within you your living ideal.

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He who cheats others is a knave, but he who cheats himself is a fool.

From Karl G. Maeser

Not only will you be held accountable for the things you do, but you will be held responsible for the very thoughts you think.

From Karl G. Maeser

I would rather trust my child to a serpent than to a teacher who does not believe in God.

From Karl G. Maeser

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