African American history is rich with inspiring quotes on education. Here are 99 of the best:
1. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
2. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
3. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
4. “The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don’t agree with.” – Eleanor Holmes Norton
5. “Without education, you’re not going anywhere in this world.” – Malcolm X
6. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
7. “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle
8. “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” – George Washington Carver
9. “The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.” – Thomas Paine
10. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
11. “Education is not just about going to school and getting a degree. It’s about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life.” – Shakuntala Devi
12. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
13. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
14. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
15. “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom
16. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
17. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
18. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
19. “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” – Robert Frost
20. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
21. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
22. “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain
23. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
24. “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch
25. “Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.” – Christine Gregoire
26. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs
27. “Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
28. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
29. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
30. “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom
31. “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” – George Washington Carver
32. “You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward.” – Conrad Hall
33. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
34. “The root of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle
35. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
36. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
37. “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” – Socrates
38. “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” – Solomon Ortiz
39. “The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” – Carl Rogers
40. “Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world’s work, and the power to appreciate life.” – Brigham Young
41. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
42. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
43. “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom
44. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
45. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
46. “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain
47. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
48. “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch
49. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
50. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
51. “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” – George Washington Carver
52. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs
53. “Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
54. “Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.” – Christine Gregoire
55. “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
56. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
57. “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom
58. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
59. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
60. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
61. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
62. “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain
63. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
64. “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch
65. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
66. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
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