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"The ability to think straight, some knowledge of the past, some vision of the future, some skill to do useful service, some urge to fit that service into the well-being of the community - these are the most vital things education must try to produce"

- Virginia Gildersleeve

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This quote by Virginia Gildersleeve speaks with the value of education in producing well-rounded people. She emphasizes the requirement for individuals to have the capability to think seriously and logically, in addition to an understanding of the past and a vision for the future. Furthermore, she stresses the significance of establishing skills to do beneficial service and the urge to use those skills to benefit the community. This quote highlights the significance of education in establishing people who are not just experienced, but likewise have the skills and inspiration to utilize that knowledge to benefit the world around them. Education should not only concentrate on imparting understanding, however also on establishing the skills and inspiration to utilize that knowledge to make a favorable impact on the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Virginia Gildersleeve between October 3, 1877 and July 7, 1965. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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