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From "Edison: His Life and Inventions" by Dyer, Frank Lewis
Nancy Elliott Edison
Edison's mother, a school-teacher and significant influence on his education.
Core Belief
"That education should be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of the student."
Worldview
Refined and cultured, with strong family values.
Personality
Loving, well-informed, and ambitious for her son. She is also described as having considerable culture and deep religious feeling.
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