1. “Philosophy, most broadly viewed, is the critical survey of existence from the standpoint of value.”
2. “Life has meaning for anyone who takes an interest in it.”
3. “To silence criticism is to silence freedom.”
4. “The easiest rationalization for the refusal to seek the truth is the denial that truth exists.”
5. “Fear of death has been the greatest ally of tyranny past and present.”
6. “Stupidity is sometimes the greatest of historical forces.”
7. “To serve the public interest is not the same as being a servant of public opinion.”
8. “Idealism, alas, does not protect one from ignorance, dogmatism and foolishness.”
9. “Wisdom is an affair of values, and of value judgements. It is intelligent conduct of human affairs.”
10. “Students rarely disappoint teachers who assure them in advance that they are doomed to failure.”
