Henry Ford

The time is coming when man will be able to determine the length of his lifespan by controlling his diet.

Competition is the lifeblood of industry.

Most of the sickness in the world is caused by eating too much.

A big business never becomes big by being a narrow society looking after only the interests of its organization and stockholders.

Mass production is craftsmanship with the drudgery taken out of it.

The South has a future which it can shape for itself, and avoid the mistakes which the more populous parts of the country have made.

I was a great student. I was good at everything.

Education – lifelong education for everyone – from toddlers to workers well advanced in their careers – is indeed an excellent investment for individuals and society as a whole.

You are your own teacher. Investigate yourself to find the truth – inside, not outside. Knowing yourself is most important.

You must unlearn what you have learned.

As a kid I had a hard time reading in school. I was the kid who would go one period a day to the class for kids with learning disabilities.

In the past, there has been a stigma surrounding community colleges, where they were seen as a less viable option because they are not four-year universities. I know differently and so do the millions of people across the country who have received an affordable, quality higher education at community college.

When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.

Learning carries within itself certain dangers because out of necessity one has to learn from one’s enemies.

If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn’t be here. I guarantee you that.

Education is the key to opportunity in our society, and the equality of educational opportunity must be the birthright of every citizen.

Sometimes you get educated by being really bothered by things and you have to educate yourself on how to respond.

In addition to an education, kids were supposed to graduate with some basic values, self-discipline, and life skills. A little common sense wouldn’t hurt either. Our schools don’t teach that anymore, instead we’re more concerned about kids having self-esteem and feeling good about themselves than we are about preparing them for real life. The politically correct crowd has taken over our schools, and as a result we are failing our children.

I went to college on an art scholarship at the American Academy of Art, but the education comes from being passionate about objects, spaces, colors and the way they affect your senses.

I never cut class. I loved getting A’s, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world.

Women who earn a certificate or degree from a community college, especially in STEM-related field, will be ready to move into a good-paying job in the growing global economy. Community colleges also offer mentorship and support that goes far beyond the classroom.