Jacques Barzun

Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the read more

Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game.

A man who has both feet planted firmly in the air can be safely called a liberal as opposed to read more

A man who has both feet planted firmly in the air can be safely called a liberal as opposed to the conservative, who has both feet firmly planted in his mouth.

Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.

Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.

Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.

Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.

Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.

Universities incline wits to sophistry and affectation.