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" I need a teacher quite as much as Helen. I know the education of this child will be the distinguishing event of my life, if I have the brains and perseverance to accomplish it. "
Anne Sullivan
Education
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" Creating whole departments of ethnic, gender, and other 'studies' was part of the price of academic peace. All too often, these 'studies' are about propaganda rather than serious education. "
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" I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability. "
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" Certain periods in history suddenly lift humanity to an observation point where a clear light falls upon a world previously dark. "
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" Education gives girls the knowledge, experience, and confidence to play their rightful role in society. "
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" Well, I think that abstinence has its place as part of a comprehensive health and sex education curriculum. It would be wrong to exclude abstinence from a health curriculum, because there are some potentially very serious ramifications for early sexual activity. "
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" It is really important that we promote competitive support in schools. It is very important that we recognise that has to be underpinned by good quality physical education and by getting people into patterns of exercise. "
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" The education of women is the best way to save the environment. "
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" It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. "
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" Seeing the world is the best education you can get. You see sorrow, and you also see great spirit and will to survive. "
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