In contrast to totalitarianism, democracy can face and live with the truth about itself. — Sidney Hook
Students rarely disappoint teachers who assure them in advance that they are doomed to failure. — Sidney Hook
Philosophy, most broadly viewed, is the critical survey of existence from the standpoint of value. — Sidney Hook
Those who say that life is worth living at any cost have already written an epitaph of infamy — Sidney Hook
Wisdom is a kind of knowledge. It is knowledge of the nature, career, and consequences of human values. — Sidney Hook
Before impugning an opponent’s motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments. — Sidney Hook
I was guilty of judging capitalism by its operations and socialism by its hopes and aspirations; — Sidney Hook