“Men are rich only as they give. He who gives great service gets great rewards.” ~~ Elbert
Hubbard
This collection of education quotes was inspired by the following quote from William Butler Yeats:
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
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“Vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty.” ~~ Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist Papers
“Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.” ~~ Alexander Hamilton
“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” ~~ Rudyard Kipling
“There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular commotions especially, the clamors of interested and factious men are often mistaken for patriotism.” ~~ Alexander Hamilton
“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.” ~~ Victor Hugo, Les Miserables
“When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.” ~~ Regina Brett
“Become the change you want to see – those are words I live by.” ~~ Oprah Winfrey, referencing Mahatma Gandhi.
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