Whitman/education

Famous quotes containing the words whitman and/or education:

“And there is no trade or employment but the young man following it may become a hero.”
—Walt Whitman (1819–1892)

“Infants and young children are not just sitting twiddling their thumbs, waiting for their parents to teach them to read and do math. They are expending a vast amount of time and effort in exploring and understanding their immediate world. Healthy education supports and encourages this spontaneous learning.”
—David Elkind (20th century)