Artisans Quote by Horace Mann
“Under the Providence of God, our means of education are the grand machinery by which the 'raw material' of human nature can be worked up into inventors and discoverers, into skilled artisans and scientific farmers, into scholars and jurists, into the founders of benevolent institutions, and the great expounders of ethical and theological science.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Education, Horace Mann, 1842
Education is portrayed as a divine tool that refines human nature into skilled, ethical contributors to society.
In simple terms: Education shapes people into useful, moral citizens.
Key Takeaway
Invest in education for societal progress.
Themes
education
ethics
progress
human development
divine purpose
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- schools
- workforce training
- community programs
- policy making
- research
Key Concepts
philosophy of education
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education balance skill and creativity?
- What role should ethics play in curricula?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on productivity can neglect individual creativity.
