“As each generation comes into the world devoid of knowledge, its first duty is to obtain possession of the stores already amassed. It must overtake its predecessors before it can pass by them.”
Quote by Horace Mann
Work
Lectures on Various Subjects
This book compiles lectures that delve into diverse subjects, offering insights and discussions on various academic and intellectual areas. more
Author
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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