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Benjamin Franklin on how if a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him

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If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin Humans are bizarre creatures in that they may spend thousands of dollars on shopping, leisure and other avoidable activities, but they start having second thoughts when it Read more…

Aristotle on why teachers deserve more honor than parents

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Teachers, who educate children, deserve more honor than parents, who merely gave them birth; for the latter provided mere life, while the former ensure a good life. Aristotle Education is the greatest gift that parents can bestow upon their children, for education is what sets one man apart from another. We can give our kids Read more…

Malcolm Forbes on why education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one

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Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. Malcolm Forbes Our mind is like a blank piece of paper when we are born. Whatever we learn in our formative years stays with us for the rest of our lives. And that is where our education plays a key role. It leaves Read more…

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The Educational Heritage of Ancient India_ How an Ecosystem of Learning Was Laid to Waste

The Educational Heritage of Ancient India

Synopsis: Just a thousand years ago, India was dotted with universities across its length and breadth, where international students flocked to gain credentials in advanced education. This illustrated book describes how these multi-disciplinary centers of learning existed in several forms such as forest universities, brick-and-mortar universities and temple universities. It examines the funding for these Read more…