Subject: Education (Page 12)

We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a bellyful of words and do not know a thing.

(1803 – 1882) essayist, poet, & philosopher

Sex doesn’t have to be taught; it’s something most of us are born with.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

You might be a redneck if… your dad walks you to school because you’re in the same grade.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Education: The path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Every child has a right to go to high school and end up with a third grade education.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

Pocket calculator batteries that have lasted all semester will fail during the math final.

Teaching wasn’t that bad – except for the kids.

comedian

A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.

American basketball coach & executive

Collegians Are Turning To Vegetables

You're looking at a very proud Canadian who is very proud of the educational system in Canadia.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

School teachers are not fully appreciated by parents until it rains all day Saturday.

Some folks are so highly educated they can bore you on any subject.

I Have a Degree in Liberal Arts – Do You Want Fries With That?

Anatomy: A class that sounds vaguely risqué until you find out what it really involves.

Some drink deeply from the river of knowledge… others only gargle.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Major: Area of study that no longer interests you.

He reminds me of the kid in fifth grade who reminded the teacher she forgot to give the homework.

writer & comedian

Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Son, looks to me like you’re spending too much time on one subject.

college basketball coach

You know there is a problem with the education system when you realize that out of the 3 R’s only one begins with an ‘R.’

(1953 – ) comedian, political commentator and television & radio personality

The book or periodical most vital to the completion of your term paper will be missing from the library.

Corollary: If it is available, the most important page will be torn out.