Herbert Spencer Quotes

Professions:Philosopher

Born: April 27, 1820

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Herbert Spencer Quotes (4)

"The great aim of education is not knowledge but action."

Herbert Spencer
Topic: Education

"The Republican form of government is the highest form of government: but because of this it requires the highest type of human nature, a type nowhere at present existing."

Herbert Spencer
Topic: Government

"A jury is composed of twelve men of average ignorance."

Herbert Spencer
Topic: Legal

"Marriage: A word which should be pronounced 'mirage'."

Herbert Spencer
Topic: Marriage
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