“When they come downstairs from their ivory towers, idealists are apt to walk straight into the gutter”
Logan Pearsall Smith
“Universities need to get further in touch with things going on outside the ivory towers. At the same time, things going on outside the ivory towers deserved to be discussed in an intelligent and critical way.”
Davarian Baldwin
“Britain's boardrooms are secure in a pensions ivory tower,”
Brendan Barber
“It's the first big sign of spring, and when it's in full bloom, it reminds me of Ivory dish soap. I usually find myself getting down on my knees and sticking my nose into them.”
Karen Newbern
“[The conference takes Fed staff and academics] out of their ivory tower ... It's the unique mix of those individuals — that's the beauty of it.”
Diane Swonk
“Acknowledging that crime happens in the ivory tower is really tough for them.”
Catherine Bath
“My price is five dollars for a miniature on ivory, and I have engaged three or four at that price. My price for profiles is one dollar, and everybody is willing to engage me at that price.”
Samuel Morse
