The real duty of man is not to extend his power or multiply his wealth beyond his needs, but to enrich and enjoy his imperishable possession: his soul.

Quote by Gilbert Highet

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What is politics but persuading the public to vote for this and support that and...

What is politics but persuading the public to vote for this and support that and...

A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor...

A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor...

These are not books, lumps of lifeless paper, but minds alive on the shelves.

These are not books, lumps of lifeless paper, but minds alive on the shelves.

Many people have played themselves to death. Many people have eaten and drunk themselves to...

Many people have played themselves to death. Many people have eaten and drunk themselves to...

The relation between parents and children is essentially based on teaching.

The relation between parents and children is essentially based on teaching.

A good teacher is a determined person.

A good teacher is a determined person.

Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old:...

Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old:...