ANCIENT& not so ancient WISDOM
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There is nothing in the universe that I fear, but that I shall not know all my duty, or shall fail to do it.

- Mary Lyon

Who was Mary Lyon? Why is she an important figure in women's history? What makes her life inspiring? What did she accomplish against obstacles which would have discouraged the less determined? Why do historians call her achievement "an astonishing feat?" How did she transform, forever, the course of women's education?

Mary Lyon was a schoolteacher from Massachusetts, an American pioneer, and the founder of Mount Holyoke College, where she served for twelve years as principal and teacher. She changed the worldwide model of higher education for women, particularly in science education. For more information on Mary Lyon's life, see http://www.mtholyoke.edu/marylyon/.

Wishing you great and continued success!

Sincerely,