“There is no rivalry between the studies of Arts and Laws and Science but the rivalry of fellow soldiers in striving which can most victoriously achieve the common end of all.”

Portraying different disciplines as allies in humanity's search for knowledge · Introductory Lecture, University College London, 1892

• Community
• Education
• Knowledge

“If a certain department of knowledge specially attracts a man, let him study that, and study it because it attracts him.”

Encouraging intellectual curiosity rather than externally imposed usefulness · Introductory Lecture, University College London, 1892

• Choice
• Individuality
• Learning

“There is a sort of savage nobility about his firm reliance on his own bad taste.”

Admiring intellectual candour even while condemning the judgement it produces · Introductory Lecture, University College London, 1892

• Character
• Criticism
• Humour