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Socrates Quotes: Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
         

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.


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Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
         



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This page presents the quote "Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.". Author of this quote is Socrates. This quote is about lifelong-learning, enlightenment, education, learning, mentorship,.