“I do not believe that we can put into anyone ideas which are not in him already. As a rule there are in everyone all sorts of good ideas, ready like tinder. But much of this tinder catches fire, or catches it successfully, only when it meets some flame or spark from outside, i.e., from some other person.”
"The pursuit of knowledge is more valuable than its possession."
"I asked myself childish questions and proceeded to answer them."
"I learned many years ago never to waste time trying to convince my colleagues."
"Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children."
"Games are the most elevated form of investigation."
"Growth comes through analogy; through seeing how things connect, rather than only seeing how they might be different."
"It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education."
