As the soil must be prepared for crops to flourish, so must ... - John Locke

"As the soil must be prepared for crops to flourish, so must the mind be prepared for knowledge to take root."

John Locke Education

Philosopher, Political Theorist English 1632–1704

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"Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours."

"All wealth is the product of labor."

"Freedom is not freedom to do what you like, but freedom to do what you ought."

"The great end of men's actions is some good."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."