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
5 comments:
hey jack,
hope you dont mind, but i liked ur abe lincoln quote and have copies it to my site. Thanks
J.
Hi J,
Be my guest. I don't have ownership over things like that. :)
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
Other than THAT Mrs. Lincoln how was the play?
(I know it's sick.)
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 :)
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