Education Quotes
The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation is the philosophy of government in the next.
"The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation is the philosophy of government in the next."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
Education shapes the assumptions that future citizens and leaders bring into public life.
Key takeaway:
Teach critical thinking and responsibility alongside information.
Origin of the quote
Original publication or occasion not established.
Who actually said this?
Widely attributed to Lincoln, but no speech or letter established. Do not infer authenticity from later educational publications.
