... Conversations Messages, Letters and Conversations Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education On Education Message for the Inauguration of a French Institute at Pondicherry In any country the best education that can be given to children consists in teaching them what the true nature of their country is and its own qualities, the mission their nation... and without ever losing sight of the genius of one's own country. France meant generosity of sentiment, newness and boldness of ideas and chivalry in action. It was that France which commanded the respect and admiration of all: it is by these virtues that she dominated the world. An utilitarian, calculating, mercantile France is France no longer. These things do not agree with her true nature and in ...
... Guidance on Education MESSAGE FOR THE INAUGURATION OF A FRENCH INSTITUTE AT PONDICHERRY In any country the best education that can be given to children consists in teaching them what the true nature of their country is and its own qualities, the mission their nation has to fulfil in the world and its true place in the terrestrial concert. To that should be added... understanding of the role of other nations, but without the spirit of imitation and without ever losing sight of the genius of one's own country. France meant generosity of sentiment, newness and boldness of ideas and chivalry in action. It was that France which commanded the respect and admiration of all: it is by these Virtues that she dominated the world. 4 April 1955 * Page-127 ...
... others of the East. All human beings are of the same divine origin and meant to manifest upon earth the unity of this origin. 4 August 1949 MESSAGE FOR THE INAUGURATION OF A FRENCH INSTITUTE AT PONDICHERRY In any country the best education that can be given to children consists in teaching them what the true nature of their country is and its own qualities, the mission their nation has... made to know. 4 April 1955 It is France that can connect Europe with India. There are great spiritual possibilities for France. She will play a big part in spite Page 379 of her present bad condition. It is through France that the spiritual message will reach Europe. That is why I chose France for my birth, although I am not French. 1 Dear X , In October 1961 I had... and without ever losing sight of the genius of one's own country. France meant generosity of sentiment, newness and boldness of ideas and chivalry in action. It was that France which commanded the respect and admiration of all: it is by these virtues that she dominated the world. A utilitarian, calculating, mercantile France is France no longer. These things do not agree with her true nature and in ...
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