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Nothing in education is so astonishing as the amount of ignorance it accumulates in the form of facts."

"A teacher affects eternity he can never tell, where his influence stops."

"There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live."

My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it."

What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul."

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable."

Time as he grows old teaches many lessons."

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple."

Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other."

Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything."

I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers."

When I was in school, I cheated on my metaphysics exam: I looked into the soul of the boy sitting next to me."

To know how to suggest is the art of teaching."

Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt."

The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination, as are intelligence and necessity when unblunted by formal education."