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Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another
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"Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another"

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

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This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton speaks with the significance of education and learning in culture. Education is the foundation of a culture, as well as it is the obligation of each generation to pass on knowledge and also wisdom to the next. Education and learning is the vital to proceed and also growth, as well as it is important for the growth as well as success of a society. Without education and learning, a society can not progress and will continue to be stagnant. Education and learning is the soul of a culture, and also it is the duty of each generation to ensure that the expertise and wisdom of the past is handed down to the future. Education and learning is the essential to a much better future, and also it is important for the development as well as success of a society.

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Gilbert K. Chesterton This quote is written / told by Gilbert K. Chesterton between May 29, 1874 and June 14, 1936. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 111 other quotes.

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