As the marketing season falls upon us, I find myself once more attempting to articulate the mission of classical education to the general public. It is one of the most exhilarating, yet daunting, aspects of my position. On the one hand, it is an opportunity to share my enthusiasm for classical education, and my conviction that it represents a real source of hope for our troubled times. On the other hand, the difficulties involved in articulating the sources of that enthusiasm and hope are considerable. The times I have spoken with parents about classical education in the past, I have always felt dissatisfied with my remarks. No words at my disposal seem to do its merits justice.
There are several good quotes here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/545754.Climbing_Parnassus
These are from the book: Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons