“We are faced with the paradoxical fact that education has become one of the chief obstacles to intelligence and freedom of thought.”

“The difference in the education of men and women must give the former great advantages over the latter, even where geniuses are equal.”

“Most everything I do revolves around tae kwon do. That said, I like to be a typical girl and go shopping. I have three nieces and nephews that I like to hang out with. I'm also finishing my last semester at the University of Houston, where I'm majoring in childhood education.”

“My mom was really vigorous about making sure that we saw things and that we questioned things. Education was so important to both of my parents.”

“In my home State of Louisiana, several institutions of higher education have been impacted by both Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, literally dozens across the entire State.”

“I think the most important issue for all of us is our economy and jobs and creating opportunities for young people to be able to get the education that you need to be able to afford to go to college.”

“As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn't occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it.”

“Education can lift individuals out of poverty and into rewarding careers.”

“I believe that a child going without an education is a crime.”