Never tell a young person that anything cannot be done. God may have been waiting centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing.
– G. M. Trevelyan
One half who graduate from college never read another book.
– G. M. Trevelyan
Socrates gave no diplomas or degrees, and would have subjected any disciple who demanded one to a disconcerting catechism on the nature of true knowledge.
– G. M. Trevelyan
The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses.
– G. M. Trevelyan
Education has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading.
– G. M. Trevelyan
Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.