Charles Van Doren quotes

I cannot take back one word or action; the past does not change for anyone. (Charles Van Doren)
Because the world is radically new, the ideal encyclopedia should be radical, too. View quote
Charles Van Doren
I've learned a lot about good and evil. They are not always what they appear to be. View quote
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. View quote
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. View quote
Charles Van Doren
My total winnings after 14 appearances were $129,000. View quote
Charles Van Doren
I worked hard at memorizing lists of facts and figures, and carried with me a book of facts. View quote
Charles Van Doren
I was involved, deeply involved, in a deception... I have deceived my friends - and I had millions of them. View quote
Charles Van Doren
I never wanted to see another quiz show. View quote
Charles Van Doren