Charles Van Doren Quotes & Sayings

Education in the West, particularly higher education in America, has lost the ability to see the universe from very far away. — Charles Van Doren

I hoped that it would be possible to slide slowly from my public life back to the life of teaching and writing that I had always wanted. But things didn't work out that way. — Charles Van Doren

you have to understand in order to disagree. — Charles Van Doren

Some of you read with me 40 years ago a portion of Aristotle's Ethics, a selection of passages that describe his idea of happiness. You may not remember too well. — Charles Van Doren

Because the world is radically new, the ideal encyclopedia should be radical, too. — Charles Van Doren

My total winnings after 14 appearances were $129,000. — Charles Van Doren

I worked hard at memorizing lists of facts and figures, and carried with me a book of facts. — Charles Van Doren

The last part, the part you're now approaching, was for Aristotle the most important for happiness. — Charles Van Doren

I cannot take back one word or action; the past does not change for anyone. — Charles Van Doren

I was involved, deeply involved, in a deception ... I have deceived my friends - and I had millions of them. — Charles Van Doren

I never wanted to see another quiz show. — Charles Van Doren

I've learned a lot about good and evil. They are not always what they appear to be. — Charles Van Doren