In many cases it seems both logical and necessary to obtain an education in order to broaden one's horizon and expand one's knowledge not only about education in class, but also on the education of the world. in which we live. Education is a gateway to a positive future and a successful life. According to George Washington Carver, “Education is the key to unlocking the golden door of liberty.” Education is not a gift; it is a process that requires dedication and hard work to achieve the most positive outcome. Without education, many things cannot be accomplished; and many positive aspects of life could be missing. Beneficial education has the power to do great things, but wasted education could lead to destruction. A great example of a beneficial and advantageous education would be that of Frederick Douglass, who struggled against extreme adversity but had a never-stop mentality. in order to obtain an education. Early in his life he discovered how a slave achieves freedom and he stated that it comes through education itself. Once the initial flame was lit, Douglass refused to stop learning, and even as he struggled, he knew it would benefit him. He said: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress. » He went so far as to take bread from his master's house so that he could exchange it for a short lesson in writing or A, B, C from the white boys in town. For Douglass, education was seen as the very thing that could free him from slavery and set him free. Douglass not only achieved his goals, but he also created a gateway for other slaves to take a stand and build their own confidence in freeing themselves. Douglass won his freedom and he deserved it. Douglass struggled with separation, starvation... middle of paper ... students struggled with issues due to racism, gang violence, and more. Their knowledge resources were also very different, as Douglass learned from little white boys. , and the students learned from their teacher, Mrs. G. Frederick Douglass' goal was to gain knowledge for freedom while the students' main goal was to graduate from high school and conduct a life of success. The power that can come from obtaining an education can be so rewarding and beneficial that it has a lasting impact on generations to come. Regardless of how Douglass or the students received their education, they both left their mark and achieved their goals. Frederick Douglass found his freedom and the students overcame their difficulties at school. Through these two examples, it has been proven that education is something of a miracle and something that is earned – not given..