They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed, that even men for whom it was made, and by whom it has its value, should yet be thought of less value than it is. [Utopia]
Sir Thomas More quote Anyone who campaigns for public office becomes disqualified for holding any office at all.
Sir Thomas More quote One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated.
Sir Thomas More quote He travels best that knows when to return.
Sir Thomas More quote Education is not the piling on of learning, information, data, facts, skills, or abilities - that's training or instruction - but is rather making visible what is hidden as a seed.
Sir Thomas More quote The light, that lies In woman's eyes, Has been my heart's undoing.
Sir Thomas More quote The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.
Sir Thomas More quote Our emotional symptoms are precious sources of life and individuality.
Sir Thomas More quote Biography
Philosopher, 1478 - 1535