I think the whole system of education would change if I were in charge and had the ability to make changes. I dont think I would keep Princeton exactly being Princeton. – Wallace Shawn
But because weve all been readers, we know what the experience is like, and we hope that what certain writers have given to us, we will give to someone. – Wallace Shawn
I led the life of an intellectual up until a certain age. I remember Freuds Interpretation of Dreams was a big favorite when I was 11. It sounded so interesting. And it really was! – Wallace Shawn
For some reason, people find me funny. Its quite hard to define why a thought is funny. Its even harder to define why a person would be funny. Its a word that I cant define at all. But whether I know quite what it is or not, I seem to be it. – Wallace Shawn
If education is always to be conceived along the same antiquated lines of a mere transmission of knowledge, there is little to be hoped from it in the bettering of mans future. For what is the use of transmitting knowledge if the individuals total development lags behind? – Maria Montessori
If you have issues with family, friends, and people at work, try and solve these issues head on so you can move on and concentrate on having the life you want. Think about what you can do so that you are happy with yourself – for instance, eating right to feel great and energetic. – Heidi Klum