30 education quotes that show why education is important

11. “Education is the vaccine of violence.” —Edward James Olmos It’s a metaphor that takes on more meaning now than ever before. 12. “Learning is not compulsory… Neither is survival.” —W. Edwards Demin As a community, if we cease to learn, we will cease to thrive. It’s all about finding the lessons in our mistakes and gaining new knowledge to keep growing stronger by the day. 13. “The purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” —Sydney J. Harris Although it’s easy to look in on what’s happening inside our own bubble, gaining an education helps to shift our perspectives to what’s happening beyond. With a window to the world, we’re in a better position to see and solve the problems around us. 14. “Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” —Martin Luther King Jr. When moral and intellectual development grow together, we can dedicate our skills, knowledge and time to just and worthy causes. 15. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can u...