A Quotes
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“A scholar is like a book written in a dead language. It is not every one that can read in it.”
Source: Miscellaneous writings
“A scholar knows no boredom.”
“A scholar like myself who is not a Sinologist and yet ventures the proposition that Chinese languages should be rewritten in the Greek alphabet (or "Romanized", to use the current term) is treading on uncharted territory (for him) and does so at his peril.”
“A scholar's mind is tall. A saint's heart is wide. A sage's soul is deep.”
“A scholar’s pen is more valuable than a warrior’s sword.”
“A scholar’s thoughts are higher than a mountain.
A saint's heart is deeper than an ocean.
A sinner’s conscience is narrower than a tunnel.
A sage’s soul is wider than a world.”
“A scholar tries to learn something everyday; a student of Buddhism tries to unlearn something daily.”
“A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.”
“A scholar who loves comfort is not fit to be called a scholar.”
“A scholar's business is to add to what is known. That is all. But it is capable of giving the very greatest satisfaction, because knowledge is good. It does not have to look good or even sound good or even do good. It is good just by being knowledge. And the only thing that makes it knowledge is that it is true. You can't have too much of it and there is no little too little to be worth having. There is truth and falsehood in a comma.”
Source: The Invention of Love
“A scholar's heart is a dark well in which are buried many aborted feelings that rise to the surface as arguments.”
“A scholarly acquaintance in Samarkand had sent my colleague the finest and rarest tulips, as perfectly fresh as though they had just been cut from the stem. He was principally concerned with the microscopic study of their internal organs, especially of the pollen. He therefore dissected a beautiful lilac and yellow tulip, and discovered inside the calyx a tiny grain of alien matter which caught his attention in a singular fashion. How great was his astonishment when, on applying the magnifying glass, he clearly perceived that the tiny grain was none other than Princess Gamaheh, who was reposing on the pollen of the tulip's calyx and seemed to be sleeping calmly and peacefully.”
Source: The Golden Pot and Other Tales
“A school bell that sounds annoying at 8:00am sounds exciting at 4:00pm ....it is a matter of time , you will get there.”
“A school fee structure serves as a transparent roadmap, outlining the financial obligations required from students and their families for a quality education.”
“A school for the writing of nonsense and the pursuit of extraordinary activities.”
Source: My Name is Mina
“A school in the East Midlands, new term 1981-82. A new boy enters the class and is introduced by the teacher. He has spiky hair and wears a T-shirt, Doc Martens and tight denims with tiny turn-ups. He is instructed to sit [in] the nearest empty seat. The boy beside him has a flat-top and wears a tartan shirt, crepe shoes and loose denims with big turn-ups. As the latest addition to the class takes his seat he mutters to his new neighbour “Rockabilly bastard!” “Fucking Punk” replies his schoolmate, and they glare at each other menacingly. One year later they are wrecking wildly together at a Meteors gig – best of mates.”
Source: Hells Bent On Rockin': A History of Psychobilly
“A school is a place through which you have to pass before entering life, but where the teaching proper does not prepare you for life.”
Source: The Art of Thinking
“A school is not a factory. Its raison d'être is to provide opportunity for experience.”
“A school isn't a school until Sophie tries to destroy it”
“A School Library is Like the Bat Cave: it's a safe fortress in a chaotic world, a source of knowledge and the lair of a superhero.”
“A school of art or of anything else is to be looked on as a single individual, who keeps talking to himself for a hundred years, and feels an extreme satisfaction with his own circle of favorite ideas, be they ever so silly.”
Source: The Wisdom of Goethe
“A school of porpoises broke the surface of the water twenty feet from where we had sat down[...]Each individual porpoise made a sound slightly different from that of any other, so that the school, all twelve of them, flaring and sliding and dancing so near us, formed a kind of woodwind section on the sea's surface or even a single instrument, something unknown and astonishing to man, a celebration of breath itself, of oxygen and sea water and sunlight. They had the eyes of large dogs and their skin was the loveliest, silkiest green imaginable.”
Source: The Lords of Discipline
“A school of taxis and cars swam past”
Source: Conversations with Friends
“A school out of Canberra sends me a term's worth of work. I sit on the couch by myself and complete it and send it back.”
“A school prayer amendment would confer upon public school boards a power the First Amendment now denies to Congress and the states, that is, the power to establish religion.”
“A school's application process is a pivotal factor influencing enrolment numbers as it shapes the first impression prospective students have of the institution.”
“A school's brand is not just its name and logo; it is its identity; reflecting its mission, values, and culture, and influencing perceptions among students, parents, and staff.”
“A school’s branding builds the foundation, shaping perceptions and values, while its marketing constructs the framework, implementing strategies to achieve measurable outcomes.”
“A school’s branding builds trust and loyalty, establishing a connection with stakeholders, while its’s marketing communicates that connection, fostering engagement and action.”
“A school’s branding harmonizes the school's vision and values, while marketing blends various elements to create a cohesive, interesting and attractive performance.”
“A school's curriculum crafts a roadmap for students' educational journey, guiding them towards knowledge, skills, and success.”
“A school's growth is only possible when both teachers and students embrace it as their second home.”
“A school’s marketing and branding strategies are keys to unlocking the doors of opportunity, attracting students, engaging parents, and building a strong reputation.”
“A school’s marketing strategies are its promotional efforts aimed at achieving specific objectives, while its branding strategies are its efforts and touchpoints aimed at maintaining a consistent identity.”
“A school’s purpose wasn’t to enlighten anybody or to make them into a critical thinker. Schools existed only to train people for jobs, dulling their ability for critical thinking in the process, so that they could readily accept authority and mindless routine. In fact, when I read about the history of the school system that was commonly used in the world, I discovered that it came from the Middle Ages and was originally designed to teach people religion. And what did religious people do? They accepted absurd ideas without questioning. The same system that was designed to brainwash them—full of rote learning, non-questioning, conformity, and punishment—was the same one that was still being used today. Why? Because it worked. At least most of the time. For some reason, it hadn’t worked on me.”
Source: The Nihilist
“A school's reputation and image are greatly enhanced by compelling vision and mission statements, especially when backed by consistent action and commitment.”
“A school’s vision and mission statements aim to communicate her values, aspirations, and commitment to excellence, thereby attracting those who share her vision for the future.”
“A School’s vision and mission statements are not just words on paper; they embody the school’s commitment to shaping the future of education.”
“A school should be managed more like a farm, and less like a factory.”
Source: Principles of a Poinciana School
“A school should not be a preparation for life. A school should be life.”
Source: Contemplations: Being Several Short Essays Helpful Sermonettes, Epigrams and Orphic Sayings
“A school that doesn’t cultivate creativity is a waste of the presence of youth, and an example of misallocated capital.”
“A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.”
“A school without grades must have been concocted by someone who was drunk on non-alcoholic wine.”
Source: Half-truths & One-and-a-half Truths: Selected Aphorisms
“A schoolboy's tale, the wonder of an hour!”
Source: CHILDE HAROLD'S PILGRIMAGE
“A schoolchild should be taught grammar - for the same reason that a medical student should study anatomy. Having learned about the exciting mysteries of an English sentence, the child can then go forth and speak and write any damn way he pleases.”
Source: In the Words of E.B. White: Quotations from America's Most Companionable of Writers
“A schoolchild should be taught grammar—for the same reason that a medical student should study anatomy.”
Source: In the Words of E.B. White: Quotations from America's Most Companionable of Writers
“A schoolgirl forbidden from school is like a bird forbidden from the sky.”
“A schoolmaster should have an atmosphere of awe, and walk wonderingly, as if he was amazed at being himself.”
Source: Literary Studies (Miscellaneous Essays): Hartley Coleridge. Shakespeare, the man. William Cowper. The first Edinburgh reviewers. Edward Gibbon. Percy Bysshe Shelley
“A schoolteacher or professor cannot educate individuals, he educates only species.”
“A school’s job [is] to begin education.”