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 SpencerTopic: 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 SpencerTopic: Government
"A jury is composed of twelve men of average ignorance."
— Herbert SpencerTopic: Legal
"Marriage: A word which should be pronounced 'mirage'."
— Herbert SpencerTopic: Marriage