Mortimer Jerome Adler

If you never ask yourself any questions about the meaning of a passage, you cannot expect the book to give you any insight you do not already possess

Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.

Man's greatness lies in his power of thought.

We acknowledge but one motive-to follow the truth as we know it, whithersoever it may lead us; but in our heart of hearts we are well assured that the truth which has made us free, will in the end make us glad also.

In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but how many can get through to you.

Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity.

Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They are strengthened by an increase in the number of repeated acts. Habits are also weakened or broken, and contrary habits are formed by the repetition of contrary acts.

The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.

Not to engage in the pursuit of ideas is to live like ants instead of men.

Ask others about themselves, at the same time, be on guard not to talk too much about yourself.