Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken within hearsay of little children tends toward the formation of character.
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"Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken within hearsay of little children tends toward the formation of character." — Hosea Ballou #educationlearning #familyparenting
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Education commences at the mother's knee, and every word spoken within hearsay of little children tends toward the formation of character. — Hosea Ballou
About Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballou was a Clergyman from United States (1796–1861).
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This quote is attributed to Hosea Ballou, a Clergyman from United States.
When did Hosea Ballou live?
Hosea Ballou lived from 1796 – 1861.
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