Since today is President’s Day, I thought it would be interesting to see what some of our country’s presidents have said about education over the years. Here are a few interesting quotes.
The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail.
George Washington
Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity.
Lyndon Johnson
Think about every problem, every challenge, we face. The solution to each starts with education.
George H. W. Bush
Knowledge -— that is, education in its true sense -— is our best protection against unreasoning prejudice and panic-making fear, whether engendered by special interest, illiberal minorities, or panic-stricken leaders.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
If you think education is expensive, wait until you see how much ignorance costs in the 21st century.
Barack Obama
Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in. That everyone may receive at least a moderate education appears to be an objective of vital importance.
Abraham Lincoln