Millicent Carey McIntosh

“A college must not be a factory for producing standardized products but a place for the development of individuals.”

“No girl should be educated for a profession which she will drop like a hot potato when she gets married.”

“The purpose of a liberal education is to make the mind a good instrument, a versatile tool.”

“Women must be educated to be citizens of the world, not just their local communities.”

“Flexibility and adaptability are the hallmarks of a well-educated mind.”

“Women's education is not a luxury, but a necessity for the progress of any society.”

“The best preparation for a good life is an education that teaches you how to learn.”

“The home is the first and most effective agent for the development of character.”

“We are educating women who will have to be homemakers, and who may have to be the breadwinners.”

“The ability to think clearly is the most important skill we can teach our students.”