A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. – Horace Mann
If any man seeks for greatness, let him forget greatness and ask for truth, and he will find both. – Horace Mann
Education is our only political safety. Outside of this ark all is deluge. – Horace Mann
When a child can be brought to tears, and not from fear of punishment, but from repentance he needs no chastisement. When the tears begin to flow from the grief of their conduct you can be sure there is an angel nestling in their heart. – Horace Mann