Education Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“Once we considered education a public expense; we know now that it is a public investment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Policy Address, 1965
Education shifted from a cost to a strategic investment for society.
In simple terms: Education is an investment.
Prioritize funding for education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- school reforms
- community programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ROI do you expect from education?
- How can we measure societal benefits?
Returns may take generations to materialize.