There is no such whetstone, to sharpen a good wit and encourage a will to learning, as is praise. – Roger Ascham

Let the master praise him, and say, Here ye do well. For, I assure you, there is no such whetstone to sharpen a good wit, and encourage a will to learning, as is praise. – Roger Ascham

Young children were sooner allured by love, than driven by beating, to attain good learning. – Roger Ascham