Sidney Hook was an American philosopher of the Pragmatist school known for his contributions to the philosophy of history, the philosophy of education, political theory, and ethics. After embracing Communism in his youth, Hook was later known for his criticisms of totalitarianism, both fascism, and Marxism–Leninism. A pragmatic social democrat, Hook sometimes cooperated with conservatives, particularly in opposing Communism. After World War II, he argued that members of such groups as the Communist Party USA and other Leninist conspiracies could ethically be barred from holding the offices of public trust because they called for the violent overthrow of democratic governments.
Wisdom is a kind of knowledge. It is knowledge of the nature, career, and consequences of human values. knowledge & wisdom
Students rarely disappoint teachers who assure them in advance that they are doomed to failure. failure & teacher
Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system. education & teacher
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other thoughts from John Millington Synge
3 other thoughts from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 other quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 wisdom & wit from Dave Barry
27 wisdom & wit from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill
74 more quotes from Winston Churchill