Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.
A good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read.
Bishops move diagonally. That's why they often turn up where the kings don't expect them to be.
There be three things which make a nation great and prosperous: a fertile soil, busy workshops, easy conveyance for men and goods from place to place.
Huh," Leo said. "Well, if you ever get off this island and want a job, let me know. You're not a total klutz." She smirked. "A job, eh?" Making things in your forge?" "Nah, we could start our own shop," Leo said, surprising himself. Starting a machine shop had always been one of his dreams, but he'd never told anyone about it. "Leo and Calypso's Garage: Auto Repair and Mechanical Monsters.
The real object of education is to have a man in the condition of continually asking questions.
George Washington had a vision for this country. Was it three days of uninterrupted shopping?
There would not be so many open mouths if there were not so many open ears.
To be proud of learning is the greatest ignorance.
Ideas are the factors that lift civilization. They create revolutions. There is more dynamite in an idea than in many bombs.