Alexander Pope on Education
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“Then take him to develop, if you can And hew the block off, and get out the man.”
“'Tis education forms the common mind; Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.”
“This education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.”
“So watchful Bruin forms with plastic care, Each growing lump and brings it to a bear.”
“Men must be taught as if you taught them not And things unknown proposed as things forgot.”
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