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Surely, if knowledge is valuable, it can never be good policy in a country far wealthier than Tuscany, to allow a genius like Mr. Dalton's, to be employed in the drudgery of elementary instruction. ”
At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged. ”
Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future. ”
A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty. ”
As a high school dropout, I understand the value of education: A second chance at obtaining my high school diploma through the G.I. Bill led me to attend college and law school and allowed me the opportunity to serve in Congress. ”
Since most American students cannot simply pay their full tuition out of pocket, financing a college education often takes the form of loans, both private and from the government. ”
What are we Democrats fighting for? We are not fighting for salvation and going to heaven. But we are fighting for Medicaid, Medicare, health care, education, jobs, helping old folks. ”
A greater tax deduction for students is not a handout. On the contrary, it helps those who are willing to meet the challenges of higher education to invest in our collective future. ”
Shouldn't everybody join hands to give the basic minimum - food, education and health - to the entire population? ”
I feel like there's always a lot of curiosity about what happens in America. ”