“Our schools have been scientifically designed to prevent over-education from happening. The average American [should be] content with their humble role in life, because they're not tempted to think about any other role.”
Quote by William Torrey Harris
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William Torrey Harris
William Torrey Harris was an American philosopher born on September 10, 1835, and died on November 5, 1909. He was one of the important representatives of American pragmatism philosophy and had a profound influence on the fields of educational philosophy, ethics, and political philosophy. more
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