“There is no good arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat.”

“A wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic.”

“It was in making education not only common to all, but in some sense compulsory on all, that the destiny of the free republics of America was practically settled.”

“By the light of burning martyrs, Christ, thy bleeding feet we trackToiling up new Calv'ries ever with the cross that turns not backNew occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouthWe must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth”

“Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.”

“Fate loves the fearless.”

“Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.”