Quotes by Roger Ascham

Roger Ascham (1515-1568) was a distinguished English scholar and educator, renowned for his contributions to Renaissance humanism. Born in Yorkshire, he became a prominent figure in the realm of literature and education, serving as a tutor to Queen Elizabeth I. Ascham's influential works, particularly "The Scholemaster," emphasized the importance of practical learning and moral education. His legacy endures through his advocacy for the intellectual development of young minds, shaping educational philosophies that resonate even today. Ascham's insights continue to inspire educators and scholars alike.

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"By experience we find out a short way by a long wandering."

Roger Ascham

"It is costly wisdom that is bought by experience."

Roger Ascham

"Learning teacheth more in one year than experience in twenty."

Roger Ascham

"To speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do is style."

Roger Ascham

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