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The highest service we can perform for others is to help them help themselves.

Horace Mann

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Horace Mann
Age: 63 †
Born: 1796
Born: May 4
Died: 1859
Died: August 2
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A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.
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