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The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next
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"The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next"

- Abraham Lincoln

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Regrettably, this quote is not actually from Abraham Lincoln. It has actually been credited to him by lots of resources, however there is no proof that he ever really stated or wrote it. As a matter of fact, the origins of the quote are vague, and it might be an adaptation or paraphrasing of a similar declaration by John Dewey, a noticeable American thinker and also academic theorist that lived in the late 19th and also very early 20th centuries.

The core suggestion behind the quote is that education has a powerful impact on society and also culture, which the ideas and values showed in colleges can have a ripple effect that shapes the perspectives as well as actions of future generations. This concept is definitely constant with Lincoln's views on education and learning, as he was a strong advocate for public education and also thought that it was crucial for a functioning democracy.

Generally, while this quote might not be straight attributed to Lincoln, it reflects a wider point of view on the duty of education and learning in shaping the future of society.

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Abraham Lincoln This quote is written / told by Abraham Lincoln between February 12, 1809 and April 15, 1865. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 114 other quotes.

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