Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their future and crimes from society.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of educating children in self-control and rational thinking. By instilling in them the ability to suppress harmful emotions, biases, and negative tendencies, we can help them avoid unnecessary suffering and prevent them from engaging in criminal behaviors in the future. It suggests that teaching children to make upright choices based on reasoning and willpower can significantly contribute to creating a happier and more harmonious society.

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