Even in a savage tribe, the achievements of adults are far beyond what the immature members would be … - John Dewey

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I have seem even those who have long since abjured God die in grace. . . . Atheists don't use their drying to bargain for a better seat at the table; indeed they may not even believe supper is being served. They are not storing up 'merit. '; They just smile because their heart is ripe. They are kind for no particular reason; they just love.

John Dewey

Even in a savage tribe, the achievements of adults are far beyond what the immature members would be capable of if left to themselves. With the growth of civilization, the gap between the original capacities of the immature and the standards and customs of the elders increases.

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The result of the educative process is capacity for further education.

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Instruction is important.

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Too rarely is the individual teacher so free from the dictation of authoritative supervisor, textbook on methods, prescribed course of study, etc. , that he can let his mind come to close quarters with the pupil's mind and the subject matter.

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Hunger not to have, but to be

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Of what use, educationally speaking, is it to be able to see the end in the beginning?

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