Do not ask if a man has been through college; ask if a college has been through him—if he is a walking university.
—Edwin Hubbell Chapin (1814–80) American Preacher, Poet
Some men see things as they are and say, “Why?” I dream things that never were, and say, “Why not?”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Irish Playwright
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) American First Lady, Diplomat, Humanitarian
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
—Beverly Sills (1929–2007) American Singer, Musician
The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.
—Ralph Washington Sockman (1889–1970) American United Methodist Pastor
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
—Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) South African Political leader
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
—Henry Stanley Haskins
Put your future in good hands—your own.
—Unknown
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.
—Albert Einstein (1879–1955) German-born Physicist
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
—Aristotle (384BCE–322BCE) Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scholar
Most people are mirrors, reflecting the moods and emotions of the times. Some people are windows, bringing light to bear on the dark corners where troubles fester. The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.
—Sydney J. Harris (1917–86) American Essayist, Drama Critic
All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.
—Brian Tracy (b.1944) American Author, Motivational Speaker
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.
—Theodor Seuss Geisel (‘Dr. Seuss’) (1904–91) American Children’s Books Writer, Writer, Cartoonist, Animator
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
—Aristotle (384BCE–322BCE) Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scholar
Luck is always waiting for something to turn up. Labor, with keen eyes and strong will, always turns up something. Luck lies in bed and wishes the postman will bring news of a legacy. Labor turns out at six o’clock and with busy pen or ringing hammer, lays the foundation of a competence. Luck whines. Labor whistles. Luck relies on chance, labor on character.
—Richard Cobden
The tassel’s worth the hassle!
—Unknown
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own.And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
—Theodor Seuss Geisel (‘Dr. Seuss’) (1904–91) American Children’s Books Writer, Writer, Cartoonist, Animator
A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.
—Unknown
We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.
—Anonymous
Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.
—Walt Whitman (1819–92) American Poet, Essayist, Journalist, American, Poet, Essayist, Journalist
A college education is not a quantitative body of memorized knowledge salted away in a card file. It is a taste for knowledge, a taste for philosophy, if you will; a capacity to explore, to question to perceive relationships, between fields of knowledge and experience.
—Alfred Whitney Griswold (1906–63) American Historian, Educator
School’s out, Memories past, Don’t ever doubt, Our friendship will last.
—Unknown
We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a belly-full of words and do not know a thing. The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of education.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
The lover of a student does not always become the wife of a graduate.
—Mexican Proverb
I’m carrying on a tradition. But I’d rather be a first-rate version of myself than a second-rate version of somebody else. I’m proud of my parents, and the only way that I can prove it to them is to take what they gave me and work my head off.
—Liza Minnelli (b.1946) American Singer, Actress
Time is not measured by the passing of years, but by what one does, what one feels and what one achieves.
—Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964) Indian Head of State
Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors.
—Louisa May Alcott (1832–88) American Novelist
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.
—Buddhist Teaching
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
—Anthony J. D’Angelo
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
—Vittorio Alfieri (1749–1803) Italian Poet, Dramatist
The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.
—Maya Angelou (1928–2014) American Poet
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
—Wayne Dyer (1940–2015) American Self-Help Author
Education is the best provision for old age.
—Aristotle (384BCE–322BCE) Ancient Greek Philosopher, Scholar
When you leave here, don’t forget why you came.
—Adlai Stevenson (1900–65) American Diplomat, Politician, Orator
You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
—John Wooden (1910–2010) American Sportsperson
Behind every success is endeavor…Behind endeavor, ability…Behind ability, knowledge…Behind knowledge, a seeker.
—Unknown
Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.
—Roger Babson (1875–1967) American Economist
The secret of success is constancy of purpose.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them – the senses, intelligent companions, and books.
—Henry Ward Beecher (1813–87) American Clergyman, Writer
Hitch your wagon to a star. Let us not fag in paltry works which serve our pot and bag alone.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate.
—Doug Larson (1926–2017) American Columnist
One thing about the school of experience is that it will repeat the lesson if you flunk the first time.
—Unknown
Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
—Albert Einstein (1879–1955) German-born Physicist
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
The wit of a graduate student is like champagne. Canadian champagne.
—Robertson Davies (1913–95) Canadian Novelist, Playwright, Essayist
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
—William Arthur Ward (1921–94) American Author
A wise man will make more opportunities, than he finds.
—Francis Bacon (1561–1626) English Philosopher
If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it away from him.—An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
—Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) American Political Leader, Inventor, Diplomat
All that stands between the graduate and the top of the ladder is the ladder.
—Unknown