I really like these.
The possibility that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.
– Abraham Lincoln
Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.
– Thomas Edison
When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this. You haven’t.
– Thomas Edison
It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.
– Albert Einstein
If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.
– Gen. George S. Patton
I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been.
– Wayne Gretzky
If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time-a tremendous whack.
– Winston Churchill
Hi Q,
I am glad that you enjoyed them. I happen to be a big proponent of formal education, but I also think that it presents some tremendous obstacles to learning. It is hard to give students the attention they need.
David 🙂
Other than THAT Mrs. Lincoln how was the play?
(I know it’s sick.)
Great compilation, Jack. Thanks for sharing it.
Mary P., who home schooled her children until grade four or five, will love your quote about school.
Q
Hi J,
Be my guest. I don’t have ownership over things like that. 🙂
hey jack,
hope you dont mind, but i liked ur abe lincoln quote and have copies it to my site. Thanks
J.