As the true object of education is not to render the pupil the mere copy of his preceptor, it is rather to be rejoiced in, than lamented, that various reading should lead him into new trains of thinking.
From William Godwin
It is probable that there is no one thing that it is of eminent importance for a child to learn.
We cannot perform our tasks to the best of our power, unless we think well of our own capacity.
In cases where every thing is understood, and measured, and reduced to rule, love is out of the question.
Man is the only creature we know, that, when the term of his natural life is ended, leaves the memory of himself behind him.
The proper method for hastening the decay of error is by teaching every man to think for himself.
The execution of any thing considerable implies in the first place previous persevering meditation.
Study with desire is real activity; without desire it is but the semblance and mockery of activity.
They held it their duty to live but for their country.
Government will not fail to employ education, to strengthen its hands, and perpetuate its institutions.
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