John Amos Comenius

Educational Reformer Czech 1592 – 1670

Pioneer of modern education; advocated for universal schooling for all.

388 quotes

"Education is the most effective means of improving mankind."
Education
"The true purpose of education is to develop virtue and wisdom."
Wisdom
"Nature itself is the best teacher; we must learn from observing the world around us."
Nature
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."
Knowledge
"A man is not truly educated until he can think for himself."
Education
"The foundation of all virtue is truth."
Truth
"Life is a school in which every experience is a lesson."
Life
"To know oneself is the beginning of all wisdom."
Wisdom
"Come, learn from nature's endless book of knowledge."
Knowledge
"The human mind is capable of unlimited growth and development."
Imagination
"Failure is but a stepping stone to success."
Perseverance
"Unity in diversity is the strength of humanity."
Peace
"Time is the most valuable resource we possess."
Time
"Change is the only constant in the natural world."
Change
"Freedom without responsibility is mere chaos."
Freedom
"The pursuit of truth requires courage and integrity."
Courage
"Art and science are two sides of the same coin."
Art
"Music is the language of the soul."
Music
"Faith is the foundation upon which all progress rests."
Faith
"A leader must first lead himself before leading others."
Leadership
"Work performed with love becomes a form of prayer."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints of our future achievements."
Dreams
"Humor is wisdom in disguise."
Humor
"Beauty is found in all things when we know how to look."
Beauty
"Death is not the end but a transformation."
Death
"Perseverance conquers all obstacles."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the door to abundance."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the expression of the divine in humanity."
Creativity
"Justice is the cornerstone of a peaceful society."
Justice
"Patience is a virtue that bears the sweetest fruit."
Patience