All time Quote by Robert Owen
“To train and educate the rising generation will at all times be the first object of society, to which every other will be subordinate.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A New View of Society, 1813
Society's primary duty is to educate the youth, making all other goals secondary.
In simple terms: Education is society's top priority.
Prioritize youth education.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public policy
- school curricula
- community programs
- family teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable access to education?
- What role should families play alongside schools?
Education alone cannot solve systemic inequality.