“Then, in that hour of deliverance, my heart spoke. Does not such a country, and such defenders of their country, deserve a song? ” ~~ Francis Scott Key
Filed Under: Francis Scott Key, Freedom
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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“Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin
“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” ~~ Benjamin Franklin
“Joy is but the sign that creative emotion is fulfilling its purpose.” ~~ Charles Du Bos
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” ~~ Thomas A. Edison
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” ~~ Andy Warhol
“Freedom of teaching and of opinion in book or press is the foundation for the sound and natural development of any people.” ~~ Albert Einstein
