Gilbert Highet Quotes
These are not books, lumps of lifeless paper, but minds alive on the shelves... view
By: Gilbert Highet
The relation between parents and children is essentially based on teaching... view
By: Gilbert Highet
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... view
By: Gilbert Highet
Many people have played themselves to death. Many people have eaten and drunk themselves to death. Nobody ever thought himself to death... view
By: Gilbert Highet
Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old: they drop off and are forgotten. New pieces bud out, spread into leaves, and become big branches, proliferating... view
By: Gilbert Highet
A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor believes in health... view
By: Gilbert Highet
A good teacher is a determined person... view
By: Gilbert Highet
What is politics but persuading the public to vote for this and support that and endure these for the promise of those?.. view
By: Gilbert Highet