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— Samuel Johnson"When the eye or the imagination is struck with an uncommon work, the next transition of an active mind is to the means by which it was performed"
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Constant attention wears the active mind, Blots out our pow'rs, and leaves a blank behind.
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Not the children of the rich or of the powerful only, but of all alike, boys and girls, both noble and ignoble, rich and poor, in all cities and towns, villages and hamlets, should be sent to school. Education is indeed necessary for all, and this is evident if we consider the different degrees of ability. No one doubts that those who are stupid need instruction, that they may shake off their natural dullness. But in reality those who are clever need it far more, since an active mind, if not occupied with useful things, will busy itself with what is useless, curious, and pernicious.
— John Amos Comenius
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