Nothing reveals character more than self-sacrifice. So the highest knowledge we have of God is through the gift of His Son. William Torrey Harris More Quotes by William Torrey Harris More Quotes From William Torrey Harris Ninety-nine [students] out of a hundred are automata, careful to walk in prescribed paths, careful to follow the prescribed custom. This is not an accident but the result of substantial education, which, scientifically defined, is the subsumption of the individual. William Torrey Harris ninety-nine historical path Our schools have been scientifically designed to prevent over-education from happening. The average American [should be] content with their humble role in life, because they're not tempted to think about any other role. William Torrey Harris humble school thinking Education is the preparation of the individual for reciprocal union with society; the preparation of the individual so that he can help his fellow-men and in return receive and appreciate their help. William Torrey Harris appreciate education men The great purpose of school can be realized better in dark, airless, ugly places. It is to master the physical self, to transcend the beauty of nature. School should develop the power to withdraw from the external world. William Torrey Harris self dark school
