Quotes about Education

“The test and the use of man's education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind.”

“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.”

“Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.”

“I strongly believe that education is a human right and that it's extremely valuable, no matter where you live in the world.”

“We demand that segregation be ended in every school district in the year 1963! We demand that we have effective civil rights legislation - no compromise, no filibuster - and that include public accommodations, decent housing, integrated education, FEPC and the right to vote.”

“My understanding is that Kansas, Massachusetts, they've been more pioneers on the special education side.”

“He who laughs most, learns best.”

“For me, revolution is around young people with no skills, college education, and coming from everywhere having an economic impact on an entire system which no one notices.”

“You can spend a lot of money on education, but if you don't spend it wisely, on improving the quality of instruction, you won't get higher student outcomes.”

“What have I got? No looks, no money, no education. Just talent.”

“An educated people can be easily governed.”

“Positive thinking is the key to success in business, education, pro football, anything that you can mention. I go out there thinking that I'm going to complete every pass.”

“I had an excellent Ivy League education, and it gave me a long view of things.”

“No one can get an education, for of necessity education is a continuing process.”

“Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.”

“The notion that every well educated person would have a mastery of at least the basic elements of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences is a far cry from the specialized education that most students today receive, particularly in the research universities.”

“The great doctors all got their education off dirt pavements and poverty - not marble floors and foundations.”

“Education technology and school construction go together. Modernization, updating education facilities, and making a capital investment in education are all included.”

“Education is our greatest opportunity to give an irrevocable gift to the next generation.”

“If you want to be an anthropologist, you need to study physical anthropology specialized in bones. If you want to be a forensic chemist, get a degree in chemistry. Do you want to do DNA work? Get a degree in microbiology. And do well. Study hard and go to graduate school.”

“The Olympic Games must not be an end in itself, they must be a means of creating a vast programme of physical education and sports competitions for all young people.”