“Jefferson attributes to a college professor and mentor his lifelong habit of questioning conventional wisdom.”

“The feelings of politicians are rarely transparent.”

“The author characterizes Hamilton's tone in the Federalist papers by saying that he never spoke of problems but of being at the last stage in the crisis.”

“For leaders, wars are filled with guesses.”

“Alexander Hamilton reflected as early as the middle of the Revolutionary War that rallying at the last minute was part of the national character of his countrymen.”

“Established churches not infrequently formed an alliance with the aristocracy , joining arm in arm against change.”

“Sometimes, insatiable curiosity and compassion are all that life requires of us.”

“Curiosity is the one thing invincible in Nature.”

“If spectacle is lacking in everyday life, it may be because we have forgotten where and how to look.”

“Education doesnt make you happy. Nor does freedom. We dont become happy just because were free if we are. Or because weve been educated if we have. But because education may be the means by which...”

“Because I trust in the ever-changing climate of the heart. (At least, today I feel that way.) I think it is necessary to have many experiences for the sake of feeling something; for the sake of bei...”

“The past has no power over the present moment.”

“Nobody works harder at learning than a curious kid.”

“If boys would think, it would be well to give them less classwork and more opportunity for thought.”

“You are the gatekeeper of your childs mental diet.”