Acquire Quote by Agnes Repplier
“Our belief in education is unbounded, our reverence for it is unfaltering, our loyalty to it is unshaken by reverses. Our passionate desire, not so much to acquire it as to bestow it, is the most animated of American traits.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: American Values, 1925
Education is revered as a core, unshakable American value, both to receive and to give.
In simple terms: Education is a cherished, steadfast American ideal.
Key Takeaway
Support and share education actively.
Themes
education
patriotism
values
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school reform
- community tutoring
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
civic duty
cultural identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep education inclusive?
- What does “bestowing” education mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Education can be politicized, limiting its purity.
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