Boys Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“I shall never forget the faces of the boys and the girls in that little Welhausen Mexican School, and I remember even yet the pain of realizing and knowing then that college was closed to practically every one of those children because they were too poor. And I think it was then that I made up my mind that this nation could never rest while the door to knowledge remained closed to any American.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the National Education Association, 1965
He vows that a nation cannot be at peace while education is denied to the poor, urging universal access to learning.
In simple terms: Education must be open to all.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for equal education.
Themes
justice
education
poverty
national duty
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- School reform
- community outreach
- legislative advocacy
- nonprofit programs
Key Concepts
Equity
social responsibility
policy
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure education reaches the poorest?
- What policies best close the knowledge gap?
A Different Perspective
Implementation faces political resistance and funding limits.
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