A man without earnestness is a mournful and perplexing spectacle. But it is a consolation to believe, as we must of such a one, that he is the most effectual and compulsive of all schools. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
Modern education too often covers the fingers with rings, and at the same time cuts the sinews at the wrist. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
Like earth, awake, and warm, and bright With joy the spirit moves and burns; So up to thee! O Fount of Light! Our light… — John Sterling Copy Share Image
Knowledge, or more expressively truth,--for knowledge is truth received into our intelligence,--truth is an ideal whole. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
Of all the tyrants the world affords, our own affections are the fiercest lords. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
Toil, feel, think, hope; you will be sure to dream enough before you die, without arranging for it. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
The worst education which teaches self-denial, is better than the best which teaches everything else, and not that. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
Be busy in trading, receiving, and giving, for life is too good to be wasted in living. — John Sterling Copy Share Image
