Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by William Torrey Harris

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American philosopher William Torrey Harris.

Last updated on November 25, 2024.

William Torrey Harris was an American educator, philosopher, and lexicographer. He worked for nearly a quarter century in St. Louis, Missouri, where he taught school and served as Superintendent of Schools for twelve years. With Susan Blow, in 1873 he established the first permanent, public kindergarten in the country. He is also known for establishing high school as an integral part of public education.

American - Philosopher | September 10, 1835 - November 5, 1909

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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

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

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

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

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

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by William Torrey Harris

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