“The already privileged receive privileged educations. The disadvantaged receive inferior educations, and then we blame them for their failure.”

“The walls of the educational system must come down. Education should not be a privilege, so the children of those who have money can study.”

“In these electric times the criminal receives a cosmopolitan reputation. It is a privilege he shares with few other artists.”

“Privilege is not in and of itself bad; what matters is what we do with privilege. I want to live in a world where all women have access to education, and all women can earn PhD’s, if they so desire. Privilege does not have to be negative, but we have to share our resources and take direction about how to use our privilege in ways that empower those who lack it.”

“The most privileged position, in life as in society, is that of an educated soldier. Rough warriors, at any rate, remain true to their character, and as great strength is usually the cover for good nature, we get on with them at need.”

“The public is not cognizant of the real value of education, and does not realize that education as a social force is not receiving the kind of attention it has the right to expect in a democracy.”