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It is well, when the wise and the learned discover new truths; but how much better to diffuse the truths already discovered, amongst the multitude! Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power; and

It is well, when the wise and the learned discover new truths; but how much better to diffuse the truths already discovered, amongst the multitude! Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power; and while a philosopher is discovering one new truth, millions may be propagated amongst the people. Diffusion, then, rather than discovery, is the duty of our government.

Horace Mann
Wise, Learning, Knowledge
"Lectures on Education".

Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power.

Horace Mann
Knowledge, Humans, Human Power
Horace Mann (1840). “Lecture on education”, p.58

When the panting and thirsting soul first drinks the delicious waters of truth, when the moral and intellectual tastes and desires first seize the fragrant fruits that flourish in the garden of knowledge, then does the child catch a glimpse and foretaste of heaven.

Horace Mann
Children, Knowledge, Garden
Horace Mann (2008). “Slavery”, p.149, Applewood Books

Knowledge is but an instrument, which the profligate and the flagitious may use as well as the brave and the just.

Horace Mann
Knowledge, Brave, Use
Horace Mann (1867). “Thoughts”, p.15

As each generation comes into the world devoid of knowledge, its first duty is to obtain possession of the stores already amassed. It must overtake its predecessors before it can pass by them.

Horace Mann
Knowledge, Generations, World
Horace Mann (1859). “Lectures on Various Subjects”

If there is anything for which I would go back to childhood, and live this weary life over again, it is for the burning, exalting, transporting thrill and ecstasy with which the young faculties hold their earliest communion with knowledge.

Horace Mann
Knowledge, Childhood, Burning
Horace Mann (1867). “Thoughts”, p.12

Knowledge is a mimic creation.

Horace Mann
Knowledge, Creation
Horace Mann (1872). “Thoughts Selected from the Writings of Horace Mann ...”, p.236

Knowledge has its boundary line, where it abuts on ignorance; on the outside of that boundary line are ignorance and miracles; on the inside of it are science and no miracles.

Horace Mann
Ignorance, Knowledge, Miracle
Horace Mann (1861). “Twelve Sermons: Delivered at Antioch College”, p.69

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