Reading without understanding is equivalent to not reading at all.
An unlearned teacher, or one who guides others passively, is like a shadow without a body, a cloud without rain, a source without water, or a lamp without light—utterly hollow.
Sound judgment regarding factual matters is the true foundation of all virtue.
Do not merely be content with possessing knowledge; you must do your utmost to enhance the education others receive.
A person's entire life is shaped by the education received in childhood. Unless a child's heart is nurtured to cope with life's uncertainties, many opportunities will be missed.
Under the sun, there is no profession more noble than that of a teacher.
"Good examples, earnest speech, and sincere sympathy" refers to the influence of the demonstrations made by parents, teachers, classmates, and others on a child.
If a person is to be formed, it must be through education.
Virtue is realized through actions, not through words.
A teacher who can teach clearly and movingly should have a voice that penetrates the student's heart like oil, bringing knowledge along with it.
The exemplary lives of parents, caregivers, mentors, and classmates should be constantly placed before children.
Every human being has the necessity of education.
The reason students acquire knowledge or cultivate character lies within the teachers themselves.