Daughter Quote by Alphonsus Liguori
“Do not allow your daughters to be taught letters by a man, though he be a St. Paul or St. Francis of Assissium. The saints are in Heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “On the Education of Daughters”, 1765
Women should receive education from women, preserving moral and spiritual guidance over male authority.
In simple terms: Women teach daughters, not men.
Key Takeaway
Promote female-led education.
Themes
gender
education
religion
Mood
cautious
traditional
Type
religious
didactic
When to use this quote
- home schooling
- church schooling
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
theology
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can both genders contribute to moral education?
- What safeguards ensure balanced teaching?
A Different Perspective
Excluding men may limit diverse perspectives.
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