It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.

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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

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Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.

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The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.

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Good is not good, where better is expected

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The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans-- anything except reason.

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I do not assume that woman is better than man. I do assume that she has a different way of looking at things.

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Revolution will free society of its afflictions, while science will free the individual of his.

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There is no other investment that has the kind of social multiplier effect that early education has. It is an incredible thing to nurture and watch grow and spread.

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