Preventing war is the work of politicians, establishing peace is the work of educationists.

Maria Montessori
About This Quote

This quote refers to the fact that it is not the role of politicians to prevent war, but rather it is the role of educators. Because of this, politicians spend their time focusing on the wrong things and prevent themselves from tackling more pressing issues. This quote also alludes to the idea that education is the key to solving many social issues.

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