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Emma Goldman

No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.

Emma Goldman

Education

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Emma Goldman is saying that children naturally possess deep feelings of compassion and a willingness to be kind and generous, even if people often overlook this. She believes that real education's main goal should be to help bring out and nurture these qualities within every child.

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