The test and the use of man's education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind. Jacques Barzun on education
Except among those whose education has been in the minimalist style, it is understood that hasty moral judgments about the past are a form of injustice. Jacques Barzun on education
Schools are not intended to moralize a wicked world, but to impart knowledge and develop intelligence, with only two social aims in mind: prepare to take on one's share in the world's work, and perhaps in addition, lend a hand in improving society, after schooling is done. Jacques Barzun on intelligence
Schools are not intended to moralize a wicked world, but to impart knowledge and develop intelligence, with only two social aims in mind: prepare to take on one's share in the world's work, and perhaps in addition, lend a hand in improving society, after schooling is done. Jacques Barzun on knowledge
It seems a long time since the morning mail could be called correspondence. Jacques Barzun on morning
Music is intended and designed for sentient beings that have hopes and purposes and emotions. Jacques Barzun on music
It seems a long time since the morning mail could be called correspondence. Jacques Barzun on society
Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game - and do it by watching first some high school or small-town teams. Jacques Barzun on sports