Firsts Quote by Martin Haberman
“Before we can go on making workers, we must first make people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Teaching the Unteachable, Martin Haberman, 1995
Education must prioritize developing whole people before treating them as mere labor units.
In simple terms: People first, workers later.
Invest in personal growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community programs
- employee training
- policy design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools balance personal development with job readiness?
- What values should guide education?
Neglecting economic realities can limit impact.