Category Archives: Quotefalls

“When one word leads to another, it generally ends up in a quarrel, a speech, or a dictionary.”

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

“Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” (John F. Kennedy)

“Academic and aristocratic people live in such an uncommon atmosphere that common sense can rarely reach them.”

“The cheapest way to have your family tree traced is to run for public office.”

“The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after.”

“An autobiography usually reveals nothing bad about its writer except his memory.”

“Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude and good company.” (Lord Byron) [Nowadays, of course, it's known as texting.]

“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or self-confidence.”

“Education is a wonderful thing…if you couldn’t sign your name, you’d have to pay cash.”