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Quote by Kurt Hahn

“The worth of a faith does not consist in the clarity with which it is stated but in the steadfastness with which it is defended.”

Quote by Kurt Hahn

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Kurt Hahn was a German educator renowned for his contributions to outdoor education and holistic education. He founded the Dwight School and proposed the concept of 'Education for Service', emphasizing that education should be combined with social needs. more

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