Mortimer J. Adler Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mortimer J. Adler.

Mortimer J. Adler (1902-2001) was an American philosopher, educator, and author. He is best known for his work on the importance of liberal education and promoting the idea of lifelong learning. Adler served as the chairman of Encyclopædia Britannica's Board of Editors and made significant contributions to the Great Books movement. His influential books, including "How to Read a Book" and "The Paideia Proposal," emphasized critical thinking and intellectual development. Adler's belief in the power of education to improve society has left a lasting impact on the field of education.

There are genuine mysteries in the world that mark the limit

There are genuine mysteries in the world that mark the limits of human knowing and thinking. Wisdom is fortified, not destroyed, by understanding its limitations. Ignorance does not make a fool as surely as self-deception.

Mortimer J. Adler

Wisdom Life Knowledge Limitations Mysteries

Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.

Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life.

Mortimer J. Adler

Reading

In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them

In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.

Mortimer J. Adler

Reading

Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They

Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They are strengthened by an increase in the number of repeated acts. Habits are also weakened or broken, and contrary habits are formed by the repetition of contrary acts.

Mortimer J. Adler

Habits

The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our

The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.

Mortimer J. Adler

Learning