"I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.“
-Joseph Lancaster
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![I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.](/_next/image?url=%2Fquotes%2Fjoseph-lancaster%2F103640.png&w=1200&q=75)