Quote of Benjamin Franklin - Genius without education is like silver...
Biography - Benjamin Franklin:
Born: 1706 - Died: 1790
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: United States
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: United States
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
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Quotes about education:
Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself.
Quotes for: genius
He recognized in himself that power to forget which only children have, and geniuses, and the innocent. Innocent, overwhelmed by joy, he understood at last that he was made for happiness.
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