Education quote by Victor Hugo

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"He who opens a school door, closes a prison"

- Victor Hugo

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Victor Hugo's quote speaks to the power of education in changing lives. It recommends that when an individual is admitted to education, they have the ability to break free from the confines of a prison, both actual and metaphorical. Education can provide individuals with the understanding and skills to make informed choices, to think seriously, and to pursue their dreams. It can open up chances that may have been previously not available, and can supply a sense of purpose and direction. Education can likewise offer a sense of hope and optimism, and can assist to break the cycle of hardship and criminal activity. By opening a school door, we are supplying individuals with the tools to break free from the jail of lack of knowledge and anguish, and to produce a better future for themselves and their neighborhoods.

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Victor Hugo This quote is written / told by Victor Hugo between February 26, 1802 and May 22, 1885. He was a famous Author from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Education. The author also have 131 other quotes.

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