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Work is the greatest means of education. To train children…

“Work is the greatest means of education. To train children to work, to work systematically, to love work, and to put their brains into work, may be called the end and aim of schools. In education, no work should be done for the sake of the thing done, but for the sake of the growing mind.” quote by Francis Wayland Parker
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“Work is the greatest means of education. To train children to work, to work systematically, to love work, and to put their brains into work, may be called the end and aim of schools. In education, no work should be done for the sake of the thing done, but for the sake of the growing mind.”

Francis Wayland Parker

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Work is the ultimate educational tool, shaping minds through purposeful effort.

In simple terms: Work educates and shapes the mind.

Key Takeaway

Value work as a learning process.

Themes

education work mind

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • philosophy
  • psychology

Key Concepts

learning purpose growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does work teach you beyond academics?
  • What purpose does your work serve?
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