Ability Quote by Virginia Gildersleeve

“The ability to think straight, some knowledge of the past, some vision of the future, some urge to fit that service into the well-being of the community - these are the most vital things that education must try to produce.” quote by Virginia Gildersleeve — Download Open image

“The ability to think straight, some knowledge of the past, some vision of the future, some urge to fit that service into the well-being of the community - these are the most vital things that education must try to produce.”

Virginia Gildersleeve

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