Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well. Aristotle
It is rather for us here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion. Abraham Lincoln
The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most. Confucius
The career of a sage is of two kinds: He is either honored by all in the world, Like a flower waving its head, Or else he disappears into the silent forest. Lao Tzu
In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office. Ambrose Bierce