Karl G. Maeser quotes

Be yourself, but always your better self. (Karl G. Maeser)
He who cheats others is a knave, but he who cheats himself is a fool. View quote
Karl G. Maeser
I would rather trust my child to a serpent than to a teacher who does not believe in God. View quote
Karl G. Maeser
Make the wise man within you your living ideal. View quote
Karl G. Maeser
Place me behind prison walls - walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground. There is a possibility that in some way or another I may be able to escape. But stand me on that floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No. Never. View quote
Karl G. Maeser
Not only will you be held accountable for the things you do, but you will be held responsible for the very thoughts you think. View quote
Karl G. Maeser
I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I will tell you. Place me behind prison walls--walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground--there is a possibility that in some way or another I may escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of the circle? No. Never! I'd die first! View quote
Karl G. Maeser
No man shall be more exacting of me or my conduct than I am of myself. View quote
Karl G. Maeser