"Amherst is a liberal arts college, committed to providing students with a broad education." ― Joseph Stiglitz Topic(s): Education More From Joseph Stiglitz "I grew up in a family in which political issues were often discussed, and debated intensely." "International lending banks need to focus on areas where private investment doesn’t go, such as infrastructure projects, education and poverty relief." "The notion that every well educated person would have a mastery of at least the basic elements of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences is a far cry from the specialized education that most students today receive, particularly in the research universities." More In Education "And I’m very surprised that all this stuff actually worked out to where I could have a career in film, gain the benefit of my education, and be thankful that I was able to break into my craft as an actor."― Terrence Howard "The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life."― Plato "With any child entering adolescence, one hunts for signs of health, is desperate for the smallest indication that the child’s problems will never be important enough for a television movie."― Nora Ephron