A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor believes in health. — Gilbert Highet
What is politics but persuading the public to vote for this and support that and endure these for the promise of those? — Gilbert Highet
Many people have played themselves to death. Many people have eaten and drunk themselves to death. — Gilbert Highet
Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old: they drop off and are forgotten. — Gilbert Highet