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Sheldon Jackson

The teacher who would be true to his mission and accomplish the most good, must give prominence to moral as well as intellectual instruction.

Sheldon Jackson

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A teacher aiming to fulfill their role effectively should focus not only on developing students' thinking skills but also on teaching them right from wrong. This means that both character building and knowledge are essential parts of education.

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