Change Quote by David McCullough
““Before any great things are accomplished, he wrote to a correspondent, a memorable change must be made in the system of education and knowledge must become so general as to raise the lower ranks of society nearer to the higher. The education of a nation instead of being confined to a few schools and universities for the instruction of the few, must become the national care and expense for the formation of the many.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, 1990s, USA
Education must be universal, raising all citizens' knowledge, not just elite few.
In simple terms: Education should be for everyone, not just the privileged.
Key Takeaway
Promote widespread, public education.
Themes
education
equality
social mobility
public policy
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- nationwide schooling
- adult literacy programs
- government funding for education
- community learning centers
Key Concepts
democratization of knowledge
human capital development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies fund universal education?
- What barriers exist to equalizing knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Implementation costs and resistance from entrenched elites can hinder reform.
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