quotes by Michael Dirda
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"The patient accretion of knowledge, the focusing of all one's energies on some problem in history or science, the dogged pursuit of excellence of whatever kind -- these are right and proper ideals for life."
— Michael Dirda
— Michael Dirda
"we learn best by placing our 'confidence in men and women whose examples invite us to love what they love'(Robert Wilken)."
— Michael Dirda
— Michael Dirda
"Throughout history the exemplary teacher has never been just an instructor in a subject; he is nearly always its living advertisement."
— Michael Dirda
— Michael Dirda
"Books, by their very nature and variety, help us grow in empathy for others, in tolerance and awareness. But they should increase our skepticism as well as our humanity, for all good readers know how easy it is to misread. What counts is to stay receptive and open, to reserve judgment and try to foresee consequences, to avoid the facile conclusion and be ready to change one's mind."
— Michael Dirda
— Michael Dirda
". . the humanities encourage the development of our own humanity. They are our instruments of self-exploration."
— Michael Dirda
— Michael Dirda
