“The object of punishment is, prevention from evil; it never can be made impulsive to good.”
Quote by Horace Mann
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Horace Mann
Horace Mann, an American politician born on May 4, 1796 and died on August 2, 1859, played a significant role in the reform of American education and is known as the father of public education in the United States. more
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