What is it that is done to our children that their puberty should deform them? They have the joy of movement; they have an enterprising curiosity; they are ready for sensible self-denial; they dream ahead, and they have a faithful memory, and, above all, great compassion... The well-meaning educator who flatters and humours the young not only does a disservice to the community, but also damages the individual by depriving him of the opportunities of self-discovery.
Education must enable young people to effect what they have recognized to be right, despite hardships, despite dangers, despite inner skepticism, des… - Kurt Hahn
Education must enable young people to effect what they have recognized to be right, despite hardships, despite dangers, despite inner skepticism, des…
- Kurt Hahn
Without the instinct for adventure, any civilization, however enlightened; any state, however well-ordered, will wilt and wither. - Kurt Hahn
Without the instinct for adventure, any civilization, however enlightened; any state, however well-ordered, will wilt and wither.
Your disability is your opportunity. - Kurt Hahn
Your disability is your opportunity.
Expeditions can greatly contribute towards building strength of character. Joseph Conrad in Lord Jim tells us that it is necessary for a youth to exp… - Kurt Hahn
Expeditions can greatly contribute towards building strength of character. Joseph Conrad in Lord Jim tells us that it is necessary for a youth to exp…
The passion of rescue reveals the highest dynamic of the human soul. - Kurt Hahn
The passion of rescue reveals the highest dynamic of the human soul.
There exists within everyone a grand passion, an outlandish thirst for adventure, a desire to live boldly and vividly through the journey of life. - Kurt Hahn
There exists within everyone a grand passion, an outlandish thirst for adventure, a desire to live boldly and vividly through the journey of life.
Whenever you have to deal with a boy who is a rebel, remember that you must not fail at some time or other to get him to face the question, Are you g… - Kurt Hahn
Whenever you have to deal with a boy who is a rebel, remember that you must not fail at some time or other to get him to face the question, Are you g…
There is more in you than you think. - Kurt Hahn
There is more in you than you think.
The worth of a faith does not consist in the clarity with which it is stated but in the steadfastness with which it is defended. - Kurt Hahn
The worth of a faith does not consist in the clarity with which it is stated but in the steadfastness with which it is defended.
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