22. John Amos Comenius (Jan Ámos Komenský)

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CZ: 1628 / 1976 // [Zasv]iť mi ty / slunko zlaté n[a] /\n poslední [z] vlasti / k[ro]k zahřej v prsou- / ch city svaté usuš v /\n očích slzy tok / toužit budu\n bez / přestání po / vlasti své / lkát

EN: 1628 / 1976 // Shine on me, you golden sun, on my final step from my homeland; warm the holy feelings in my breast, dry the stream of tears in my eyes; I will yearn without end, lamenting for my homeland.

DE: 1628 / 1976 // Leuchte mir, du goldene Sonne, auf meinen letzten Schritt aus der Heimat; erwärme die heiligen Gefühle in meiner Brust, trockne den Tränenstrom in meinen Augen; ohne Unterlass werde ich mich sehnen und meiner Heimat nachweinen.

Background

Jan Amos Komenský (1592–1670) was a Czech philosopher, theologian, and educator, widely regarded as the father of modern education. He developed a comprehensive and humanistic approach to teaching, emphasizing lifelong learning, universal education, and methods like "learning through play" and visual aids. His most famous works include Didactica Magna, Orbis Pictus, and Labyrint světa a ráj srdce. Forced into exile due to religious persecution, he continued writing and teaching across Europe, influencing educational systems in many countries. Komenský believed education could improve humanity and advocated for peace, tolerance, and unity. Komenský is celebrated as the “Teacher of Nations” and a symbol of Czech intellectual and cultural heritage. His ideas laid the foundation for modern pedagogy and elevated the Czech language and literature. He represents resilience, wisdom, and the pursuit of knowledge, and his legacy is honored in Czech schools, museums, and national memory. His life and work continue to inspire educators and reformers worldwide.

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