Ezra Cornell Quotations

I read the book with interest, but when Jackson was a candidate in 1828 for the Presidency, I opposed him and voted for Adams. I favored a protective tariff.

I have a fine lot of telescopes. I have one with which I can see the Mountains in the Moon.

As for the Pope, I am too old to be frightened by his shadow, and am quite sure his shadow or Substance will do less harm to the liberties of my country than will a party, who seek to acquire political power by exciting religious bigotry in the minds of their duped followers.

The summer of 1830 I... blasted the tunnel through the rock to take water from the dam above the falls for the mill... In 1831 we lowered the tunnel four feet, and built a new dam across the creek.

There is nothing I have to reflect on that gives me more satisfaction than the fact that my life is insured for the benefit of my Dear Wife and children.

My dear, the duty that devolved wholly on you in my absence of guiding and expanding the minds of our dear children is a laborious one and a responsible one.

There is a great reform required in the education and habits of females.

Yesterday I staked off the ground on the hill for an orchard. I want to get 1000 apple trees agrowing.

Finally, I trust we have laid the foundation of an University - an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.

Enquire what the effect of large endowments are upon colleges.