Child labor becomes a label of condemnation in spite of its ancient function as the quickest, most reliable way to human independence

Grades don't measure anything other than your relevant obedience to a manager.

There isn't a right way to become educated; there are as many ways as there are fingerprints.

You either learn your way towards writing your own script in life, or you unwittingly become an actor in someone else's script.

One of the first things a family tries to teach its children is the difference between good and evil, right and wrong. One of the first things our schools do is destroy that distinction.

The primary goal of real education is not to deliver facts but to guide students to the truths that will allow them to take responsibility for their lives.

Government schooling is the most radical adventure in history. It kills the family by monopolizing the best times of childhood and by teaching disrespect for home and parents.

You need experience, adventure, and explorations more than you need algebra!

Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist.

Creative work and critical thought, which produces new knowledge, can't be conditioned; indeed, conditioning prevents these things from ever happening.

The premise upon which mass compulsion schooling is based is dead wrong. It tries to shoehorn every style, culture, and personality into one ugly boot that fits nobody.

He says "You are my property" and I feel relieved. After all, no one wishes to shatter what he owns.

Kill the snake of doubt in your soul crush the worms of fear in your heart and mountains will move out of your way.

I would not like to try any high stress job. Honestly, I wouldn't like something like a PR job. I can't diffuse situations.

Never tell a lie. Anyone who can tell you the slightest of lies is also capable of any evil.

In environments where corporations become too interventionist and capture regulation themselves, the government must be able to battle back so that the people have a chance.

I'm not trying to be like what I thought an NBA player is supposed to be growing up.

The outside wold pressures you into a mold, but if you don't accept that - you gamble with life. Call it gambling.

People can say what they like about the eternal verities, love and truth and so on, but nothing's as eternal as the dishes.

I wonder why no one called the police about the rocket launcher? God knows my neighbors usually report it if I so much as fart in my backyard. (Bubba)

It was amazing. You don't have a choice but to play your best. They force you do do that because they're smart and that's the fun part for me, I'm being challenged to think faster and be creative.