Education must bring the practice as nearly as possible to the theory. As the children now are, so will the sovereigns soon be.
Horace MannGreat books are written for Christianity much oftener than great deeds are done for it. City libraries tell us of the reign of Jesus Christ but city streets tell us of the reign of Satan.
Horace MannEducation alone can conduct us to that enjoyment which is, at once, best in quality and infinite in quantity.
Horace MannYou need not tell all the truth, unless to those who have a right to know it; but let all you tell be truth.
Horace MannThe most formidable attribute of temptation is its increasing power, its accelerating ratio of velocity. Every act of repetition increases power, diminishes resistance. It is like the letting out of waters-where a drop can go, a river can go. Whoever yields to temptation, subjects himself to the law of falling bodies.
Horace Mann