The task of building a great university is never simple.

Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts

I draw a contrast between American shared governance with "the dictatorship of ministries" wherein policy and direction for the university is ordered by bureaucrats who have never taught a class.

The faculty know what they need to develop and they need to work with an administrator with the authority do get it done. To define everything in terms of these index numbers is ridiculous.

English is not the primary language for universities in China, Korea, and Japan, but they are being evaluated on the basis of publications in English and courses taught in English.

Asian colleges would do well to use a broad range of criteria in selecting students and move beyond the unproductive "examination hell. "

Kids these days, " Dragos said quietly. "They grow up so fast." "Supersonic fast, " Pia said just as quietly.

If you run after two hares you will catch neither.

My feelings of disgust had been so loud within me, they’d nearly drowned out everything else.

I'm trying to coach the team and that's what I want to do.

"Please forgive me," Pleasant said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger.

People have a way of thinking that everything is finished when the very best of all may yet be in store.

Something as unique as 'Scrubs' is a tough act to follow. It's hard to find something that good that you want to really make a commitment to.

I love Tumi because of the lifetime guarantee. And their luggage is just so solid. Looks good. Versatile. My carry-on bag is Tumi. My hanging bag is Tumi. My big suitcase is Tumi. All black. Love it.

Lampoon was exactly the opposite. The work was a lot of fun, but the office environment was hell. You cannot put 20 humorists together.

Your money can be inflated away but your knowledge and talent cannot.