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Quote by John Amos Comenius

“The proper education of the young does not consist in stuffing their heads with a mass of words, sentences, and ideas dragged together out of various authors, but in opening up their understanding to the outer world, so that a living stream may flow from their own minds, just as leaves, flowers, and fruit spring from the bud on a tree.”

Quote by John Amos Comenius

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John Amos Comenius

John Amos Comenius (1592-1670) was a prominent Czech writer and educator, often referred to as the 'Father of Pedagogy'. His work had a profound impact on the development of educational theory and practice. more

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