Quote by Horace Mann

Jails and prisons are the complement of schools; so many less as you have of the latter, so many more must you have of the former.

Jails and prisons are the complement of schools; so many les

Summary

This quote suggests that the number of jails and prisons in a society is inversely proportional to the number of schools. In other words, the quote argues that if there are fewer schools (indicative of a lack of education and opportunities), there will be a greater need for jails and prisons (indicative of increased crime and incarceration). It highlights the interdependence between education and criminal justice, implying that investing in education and opportunities can potentially reduce the need for punitive measures like imprisonment.

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Prison

By Horace Mann

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