“The mere imparting of information is not education. Above all things, the effort must result in making a man think and do for himself.”~Carter G. Woodson American historian, author, and journalist Carter G. Woodson was born on this day in 1875.
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Random Quote for December 06, 2025
“Education has in America’s whole history been the major hope for improving the individual and society.”~Gunnar Myrdal Swedish economist and sociologist Gunnar Myrdal was born on this day in 1898.
Random Quote for August 20, 2025
“It is incumbent upon all of us to build communities with the educational opportunities and support systems in place to help our youth become successful adults.”~Rubén Hinojosa American politician Rubén Hinojosa was born on this day in 1940.
Random Quote for August 04, 2025
“To make me believe that those men who have regulated education in our country have humanity in their hearts is to make me believe a lie.”~Robert Purvis American abolitionist Robert Purvis was born on this day in 1810.
Random Quote for June 30, 2025
“Ours may become the first civilization destroyed, not by the power of our enemies, but by the ignorance of our teachers and the dangerous nonsense they are teaching our children. In an age of artificial intelligence, they are creating artificial stupidity.”~Thomas Sowell American economist, economic historian, and social and political commentator Thomas Sowell was born … Continue reading Random Quote for June 30, 2025
Random Quote for April 11, 2025
“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.”~Edward Everett American politician, Unitarian pastor, educator, diplomat, and orator Edward Everett was born on this day in 1794.
Random Quote for February 19, 2025
“You must completely dedicate yourselves to it. To do less will be to let down your country, your state, your parents, your teachers, and ultimately, yourselves. Remember this: The only good citizen is the well-educated citizen.”~Homer Hickam American author, Vietnam War veteran, and a former NASA engineer Homer Hickam was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for February 19, 2025
Random Quote for December 06, 2023
“The want of education and moral training is the only real barrier that exists between the different classes of men.” ~Susanna Moodie English-born Canadian author Susanna Moodie was born on this day in 1803.
Random Quote for July 3, 2021
“Education is possibility set in motion.”~Dr. Jill Biden American educator Dr. Jill Biden was born on this day in 1951.
Trivia: Sandra Day O’Connor
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “I had become increasingly concerned in recent years about the lack of civics education in our nation's schools. In recent years, the schools have stopped teaching it. And it's unfortunate.”~Sandra Day O'Connor On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced that American attorney, politician, and jurist Sandra Day O’Connor was … Continue reading Trivia: Sandra Day O’Connor
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