Benjamin Jowett
1817 - 1893
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Biography
Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893) was an influential English classical scholar and theologian. He served as the Master of Balliol College, Oxford, and was renowned for his translations of Plato's dialogues. Jowett was a prominent figure in Victorian intellectual life, known for his liberal views and his commitment to education. He made significant contributions to the field of philosophy and played a key role in modernizing the education system at Oxford University.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.
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The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of the cities, nor the crops - no, but the kind of man the country turns out.
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The way to overcome superstition is not to outlaw it, but to educate the masses.
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Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
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Do not teach your children never to be angry; teach them how to be angry.