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Under the Providence of God, our means of education are the grand machinery by which the 'raw material' of human nature can be worked up into inventors and discoverers, into skilled artisans and scientific farmers, into scholars and jurists, into the founders of benevolent institutions, and the great expounders of ethical and theological science.
Horace Mann
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What this quote means

Education transforms human nature into skilled and knowledgeable individuals.

This quote emphasizes the vital role of education in shaping individuals and society. Horace Mann argues that through education, people can develop into various roles such as inventors, scholars, and ethical leaders, ultimately contributing to the betterment of humanity. It highlights education as a powerful tool in refining the raw potential of individuals, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to society.

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EducationTransformationHuman DevelopmentSocietyPotential

In practice

Example use cases

In a graduation speech to inspire young students about their future.

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