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Quote by Horace Mann

“Time is a seedfield; in youth we sow it with causes; in after life we reap the harvest of effects.”

Quote by Horace Mann

Work

This book delves into the complexities of human thought, exploring profound questions about the nature of reality, the self, and the human condition. more

Author

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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