The education of youth, an employment of more consequence than making laws and preaching the gospel, because it lays the foundation on which both law and gospel rest for success.
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It is an object of vast magnitude that systems of education should be adopted and pursued which may not only diffuse a knowledge of the sciences but may implant in the minds of the American youth the principles of virtue and of liberty and inspire them with just and liberal ideas of government and with an inviolable attachment to their own country.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should instill knowledge and values in young people, fostering a sense of virtue and patriotism.
Noah Webster emphasizes the critical importance of education in shaping the minds of American youth. He advocates for educational systems that not only impart scientific knowledge but also instill virtues such as liberty and patriotism, which are essential for nurturing informed and responsible citizens who are deeply connected to their country and its governance principles.
Themes
EducationVirtueLibertyPatriotismYouth
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This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of educational reform in schools.
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