A wonderful thing about a book, in contrast to a computer screen, is that you can take it to bed with you. Daniel J. Boorstin on computers
The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life. Daniel J. Boorstin on courage
An image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan or an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted personality profile of an individual, institution, corporation, product or service. Daniel J. Boorstin on design
Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know. Daniel J. Boorstin on education
The traveler was active he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes 'sight-seeing.' Daniel J. Boorstin on experience
The most important American addition to the World Experience was the simple surprising fact of America. We have helped prepare mankind for all its later surprises. Daniel J. Boorstin on experience
Freedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be. Daniel J. Boorstin on freedom
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers. Daniel J. Boorstin on great
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin on knowledge
Technology is so much fun but we can drown in our technology. The fog of information can drive out knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin on knowledge
Knowledge is not simply another commodity. On the contrary. Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion. Daniel J. Boorstin on knowledge
Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know. Daniel J. Boorstin on learning
As you make your bed, so you must lie in it. Daniel J. Boorstin on politics
Freedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be. Daniel J. Boorstin on politics
The force of the advertising word and image dwarfs the power of other literature in the 20th century. Daniel J. Boorstin on power
Technology is so much fun but we can drown in our technology. The fog of information can drive out knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin on technology
The traveler was active he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes 'sight-seeing.' Daniel J. Boorstin on travel
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin on wisdom