I have always been of the mind that in a democracy manners are the only effective weapons against the bowie-knife.
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That best academy, a mother's knee.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A mother's love and guidance are the foundation of learning and wisdom.
This quote emphasizes the value of a mother's influence in a child's education and development. It suggests that the lessons learned and love received while sitting on a mother's knee are as important, if not more so, than formal education, highlighting the significance of familial support and nurturing in shaping an individual’s character and knowledge.
Themes
MotherEducationWisdomLearningGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about early childhood education, one might say, 'As James Russell Lowell noted, 'That best academy, a mother's knee.'
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