Education makes a greater difference between man and man, than nature has made between man and brute. The virtues and powers to which men may be trained, by early education and constant discipline, are truly sublime and astonishing. Newton and Locke are examples of the deep sagacity which may be acquired by long habits of thinking and study.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)

Letter to Abigail Adams (1775-10-29)
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