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They give not only power to the intellect, but direct its course of action.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “They give not only power to the intellect, but direct its course of action.”
Editor's note · Context
Coolidge asserts that education not only empowers intellect but also guides its application in society.
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