Educational Sayings

The science of algebra is a noble one, necessary for men.

The Law teaches that the universe was invented and created by God, and that it did not come into being by chance or by itself.

Knowledge is the conformity of the object and the intellect.

The study of philosophy is nothing more than the study of death.

The knowledge of anything, since all things have causes, is not acquired or complete unless it is known by its causes.

The human intellect at birth is like a tabula rasa, a pure potentiality that is actualized through education and comes to know.

The best way to learn is to teach.

The world is not a prison, but a kind of school.

The greatest happiness is the happiness of knowledge.

A man’s worth is determined by his knowledge.

Right action is better than knowledge; but in order to do what is right, we must know what is right.

Knowledge is a powerful weapon; use it wisely.

The study of letters is a noble pursuit, and worthy of our attention.

We have much to learn from the ancients, for their wisdom is a treasure.

Let us not forget our history, for it teaches us wisdom.

Let us cultivate the arts and sciences, for they adorn the mind.

I would rather have a book than a sword, if I had to choose.

Let us learn from our mistakes, for they are our greatest teachers.

The greatest treasure is a clear conscience.

I desire that all my subjects, both men and women, should be learned.