Famous quotes containing the words high, school and/or williams:
“Nature never rhymes her children, nor makes two men alike. When we see a great man, we fancy a resemblance to some historical person, and predict the sequel of his character and fortune, a result which he is sure to disappoint. None will ever solve the problem of his character according to our prejudice, but only in his high unprecedented way.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882)
“It is not that the Englishman cant feelit is that he is afraid to feel. He has been taught at his public school that feeling is bad form. He must not express great joy or sorrow, or even open his mouth too wide when he talkshis pipe might fall out if he did.”
—E.M. (Edward Morgan)
“Teaching creativity to your child isnt like teaching good manners. No one can paint a masterpiece by bowing to another persons precepts about elbows on the table.”
—Gurney Williams III (20th century)