The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. - Sydney J. Harris

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The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

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About Sydney J. Harris

Sydney J. Harris (14 September 1917 in London – 8 December 1986 in Chicago) was a syndicated essayist and drama critic.

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Alternative Names: Sydney Harris J. Harris
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