Horace Mann, (1796-1859) American education reformer, abolitionist, first secretary of education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts House of Representatives (1827-1833), Massachusetts Senate (1833-1837) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Horace Mann quotesHorace Mann QuotesHorace Mann We who are engaged in the sacred cause of education are entitled to look upon all parents as having given hostages to our cause.~ Horace Mann Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print