The great purpose of school can be realized better in dark, airless, ugly places. It is to master the physical self, to transcend the beauty of natur…

- William Torrey Harris

Our schools have been scientifically designed to prevent over-education from happening. The average American [should be] content with their humble ro…

- William Torrey Harris

Education is the preparation of the individual for reciprocal union with society; the preparation of the individual so that he can help his fellow-me…

- William Torrey Harris

Nothing reveals character more than self-sacrifice. So the highest knowledge we have of God is through the gift of His Son.

- William Torrey Harris

Ninety-nine [students] out of a hundred are automata, careful to walk in prescribed paths, careful to follow the prescribed custom. This is not an ac…

- William Torrey Harris