Aristotle Quotes

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.

Aristotle

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• Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.

  

  Aristotle
  • Life
  • Children
  • Educate